Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the surf at Playa Samara in feet and knots.

First thing, the water is running way warmer than normal for this time of year, over two degrees above average. That’s a real bonus if you’re surfing without rubber.

We’ve got a slow start, but it kicks off proper on Saturday the 15th. The morning brings a solid 5-foot SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the NE. That’s clean, powerful, well-lined-up surf. The combined energy is strong at 1243, so the ocean has some push. This is the best of the whole run – quality waves, good wind, and the swell direction is perfect for the exposed bank. This is a beginner spot though, and at 5 feet, that’s getting big for a learner. Experienced surfers will love it. Crowds are possible, so grab your spot early.

Saturday afternoon turns glassy with a light SE breeze, the swell drops a touch to 5 feet, and the energy is still high at 1128. It’s going to be a beautiful afternoon out there.

Sunday the 16th keeps the good vibes. Morning has 4-foot SW groundswell, 15-second period, with a clean cross-off wind. Energy is moderate at 754. Afternoon goes glassy with a light SSW wind. That’s some nice, user-friendly surf.

Monday the 17th the swell eases to 4 feet, still clean in the morning, but the afternoon gets a little cross-shore bump that messes with the shape. Still surfable, but not as good.

From Tuesday the 18th through around Thursday the 22nd, the swell drops and stays inconsistent. You’ll find waist-high waves, sometimes glassy, sometimes with a bit of wind on them. The energy drops into the 300-600 range. It’s not firing, but it’s not flat. The morning of Wednesday the 19th is glassy and clean with 3-foot waves, that’s a fun little session for a longboard.

Then we hit a real lull. From the 23rd to the 27th, the swell is tiny, often under 2 feet, and the energy is low. The mornings are glassy or clean, but the waves are small. Thursday the 27th morning has a 1-foot SW swell with a very long 18-second period, but that’s barely a ripple for a beach break.

Now, keep an eye on the end of the run. Saturday the 29th morning has clean offshore wind from the NNE with 3 feet of SW groundswell and an 18-second period, energy at 818. That’s promising. Then Sunday the 30th morning looks even better: 4 feet of SW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and energy jumping to 928. That’s a late call, but it could be the best session of the whole two weeks. It’s a long way out, so don’t get too excited yet, but it’s worth watching.

Overall, the standout is Saturday the 15th, with Sunday the 30th as a promising but less certain second option. The rest is a mix of small, clean conditions and average waves.

Rusty.

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