Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for Playa Samara.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but it’s a tale of two halves. The first week is all about clean, fun, manageable waves for everyone, while the second week brings some serious size and power for the experienced crew. The water is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the rubber at home.

Thursday 16th kicks things off with a small but clean pulse. Morning sees some 2ft SW swell with a light cross-off breeze, making for tidy conditions. The afternoon gets even better, turning glassy as the wind drops right off, with the swell bumping up to a clean 3ft. The combined energy is moderate (338), but the conditions are perfect for a longboard or a funboard.

Friday 17th is a standout for the first week. The morning is clean with 3ft SSW swell, and the energy lifts to 488. Then Friday afternoon is the real gem: glassy, 3ft SSW swell, and the energy hits 510. The waves will be smooth and lined up. This is the best time for a beginner or intermediate surfer to get out.

Saturday 18th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is clean with 2ft S swell, but the afternoon gets a bit of onshore wind, making it a marginal call. The energy drops to 382. It’s not a write-off, but the morning is your window.

Sunday 19th is another cracker. The morning has 3ft S swell, cross-off breeze, and the energy jumps to 628. The afternoon is pure glass with zero wind, 3ft S swell, and clean lines. This is a full day of fun.

Monday 20th sees the period start to stretch out, with 16-second intervals. The morning offers 2ft SW swell, clean and light. The afternoon goes glassy again with 3ft SW swell and energy at 582. The longer period means more push and longer waits between sets.

Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd stay consistent with clean, small SW swell in the 2ft to 3ft range. The energy drops off a bit, but the conditions remain good for cruising.

Thursday 23rd is interesting. The afternoon has a tiny 1ft swell, but the period jumps to a massive 26 seconds. This is pure, long-period groundswell. At a beach and reef setup like Playa Samara, that long period can make the waves break a bit too straight and fat, but it’s worth a look for the patient surfer on a bigger board.

Friday 24th morning is a real highlight. The energy surges to 674 with a 2ft SW swell and a 24-second period. The wind is light, the conditions are clean. This is a very long-period groundswell, and it will look its best if the tide is right. The afternoon, however, gets ruined by a strong cross-shore wind, so don’t bother.

Saturday 25th is a write-off. The wind is howling onshore, making a mess of the 3ft SW swell. The energy is high (981), but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.

Sunday 26th is where the big boys step up. The morning brings 4ft SW swell with an offshore breeze, and the energy is over 1200. The waves will have punch. The afternoon is still very good, but the morning is the pick.

Monday 27th morning is the true standout of the entire 16-day window. We’ve got 5ft SW swell, glassy conditions, and a staggering combined energy of 1634. The period is 19 seconds, so this is a powerful, well-shaped groundswell. This is for experienced surfers only, as the size and power push it out of the beginner zone. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with onshore wind, so get it early.

Tuesday 28th morning is another massive session. The swell holds at 5ft, glassy, and the energy is 1713. This is the biggest energy reading of the entire forecast. Again, this is expert territory. The afternoon turns marginal as the wind shifts.

From Wednesday 29th through Friday 31st, the swell slowly drops back down. The mornings remain clean, with the swell dropping from 4ft to 2ft. The energy follows suit. It’s a nice, mellow wind-down to the big swell.

The bottom line: If you’re a beginner or intermediate, target Friday 17th and Sunday 19th for the best all-around conditions. If you’re an expert, Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th mornings are the absolute standouts, offering powerful, clean, overhead surf. Crowds are possible at Playa Samara, so get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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