Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Playa Samara over the next couple of weeks.

Overall Pattern

We’ve got a stretch of small, inconsistent surf ahead, but there are a couple of windows where the stars align for some proper fun. The water is sitting at 87°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably warmer, so you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts or a thin spring suit. The first few days are all about tiny, weak swell, but things start to build in energy and quality as we head into the second week.

The First Week

Monday afternoon (3rd August) kicks off with a risk of thunderstorms and a weak 3ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, but it’s onshore and the energy is low (332). Honestly, not worth paddling out for. Tuesday morning (4th) is a different story: a 2ft SW swell with a 12-second period, light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and clean conditions. It’s small, but it’s workable for a beginner log or a longboard. The energy is moderate (253). Tuesday afternoon turns poor again, so get it while you can.

Wednesday morning (5th) delivers glassy conditions with no wind at all. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the S with a short 8-second period, and the energy is moderate (190). It’s surfable but very ordinary – more of a splash-around session than anything meaningful. The rest of Wednesday and Thursday look messy with onshore winds and low energy, so skip those.

Friday morning (7th) is the first real standout of the outlook. We’ve got a 2ft SSW swell, but check out the period: 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy jumps to 475 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE, keeping the surface clean. For a beach-and-reef setup like Samara, this long-period swell might be a little straight for the beach break, but if you can find a corner or a reef peak, it’ll be lined up and fun. It’s small, but the quality will be there.

The Best of the Bunch

Saturday morning (8th August) is the clear winner in the first week. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW, 16 seconds, and the energy is strong at 558. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE. This is clean, punchy, and has real shape. It’s still small enough for intermediates, but the long period will bring in some proper lines. This is the morning to be in the water.

Sunday morning (9th) is also very good: 3ft SW swell, 14 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the NNE. Energy is 460 (moderate). It’s clean and lined up. Sunday afternoon turns glassy with no wind at all – a 3ft SW swell at 14 seconds (355 energy). That’s a beautiful, calm afternoon session.

Looking Further Out

The second week has a promising run, but it’s a bit further out so keep an eye on the forecasts. Monday morning (10th) is clean with a small 2ft SW swell (13 seconds, 342 energy). Tuesday morning (11th) is glassy with a 3ft SW swell (14 seconds, 378 energy). Nice, but still small.

Now, Saturday morning (15th August) is the real standout of the entire outlook. A 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with the energy roaring at 1084 (very strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s getting into the size where beginners should sit it out, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to target. The long period will make the waves powerful and well-shaped, though at a beach break it might be a bit straight on the sets – look for a reef or a point if you can find one.

Sunday morning (16th) is also strong: 4ft SW swell, 14 seconds, 710 energy (strong), with clean cross-offshore wind. Very good conditions.

The Gap

There’s no real gap of dead days – the surf is always there, just small and occasionally messy. The only real gap in quality comes between Wednesday afternoon (5th) and Friday morning (7th), so about a day and a half of poor-to-marginal conditions.

The Verdict

If you’re in the area, aim for Saturday morning (8th August) for the first week, and Saturday morning (15th August) for the second week. The 15th has the biggest swell, the strongest energy, and clean wind – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Crowds are possible at Playa Samara, so expect some company on the better days.

This is Rusty, signing off. Get wet.

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