Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s size up the next couple of weeks. The first real action kicks off on Sunday morning, July 12th, and it’s a beauty. The water is a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice start.

The standout session is hands down Sunday morning, July 12th, at Playa Samara. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell, and we’ve got a clean 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a nice long groundswell, giving the waves some proper shape and energy. The combined energy is solid at 506 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is glassy from the NW at just 3 mph. It’s going to be glassy, clean, and really fun for a beginner-friendly spot. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Monday morning, July 13th, keeps the good times rolling with a 2ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and offshore wind from the NNE at 3 mph. Clean conditions again. The afternoons from Sunday through to Tuesday afternoon see a bit of risk of thunderstorms and some cross-on or onshore winds, but the mornings are the go.

Tuesday morning, July 14th, is another glassy morning with 3ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and zero wind. It’s a bit of a repeat of the good stuff, with combined energy of 464 (moderate wave energy). The afternoon is also glassy, with 3ft and a combined energy of 511, so it’s a solid day.

The next real highlight comes on Sunday, July 19th. The morning offers a 3ft from the S, period 13 seconds, with cross-off wind from the NNE at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 619 (moderate wave energy), and it’s clean. The afternoon is glassy, with 3ft from the S, period 12 seconds, and 557 energy. This is a top pick for the second week.

Monday, July 20th, is another cracker morning: 3ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, cross-off wind from the NNE at 6 mph, and combined energy of 638. The afternoon is glassy. That long period of 16 seconds means great shape, bigger gaps between sets, and better for the reef and point potential here.

There’s a bit of a drop-off in quality from Wednesday, July 22nd, into the following week. The swell gets smaller and the wind turns more onshore. Thursday, July 23rd, has a 3ft from the S, but with a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-on in the afternoon. Not ideal.

Friday, July 24th, is a write-off, with 16 mph onshore wind and poor conditions. The morning is a mess.

The final week sees a resurgence. Saturday, July 25th, morning has a 2ft from the SW with a very long period of 21 seconds, clean with offshore wind. Combined energy is 490 (moderate). The waves might be small but that period is special. The real long-range standout is Sunday, July 26th, morning: 2ft from the SW, period 19 seconds, cross-off wind, and a combined energy of 616. And Monday, July 27th, morning is the best of the bunch: 3ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, cross-off wind, and a combined energy of 664. That’s a proper long-range promise, but it’s still a bit far out to bank on.

So, if you’re keen, the best advice is to hit Sunday morning, July 12th, and keep an eye on Sunday, July 19th, and the final Monday, July 27th. The mornings are your friend here.

Rusty.

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