Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rusty here, checking in from the local stretch. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Playa Samara.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t you worry—there’s some solid rideable surf coming. The overall pattern is a mix of small, clean waves early on, building into a proper pulse of swell in the second week. The standout is definitely the morning of Friday the 4th of September, with a bigger, longer-period groundswell and glassy conditions. But let’s walk through it day by day.

Starting Saturday the 22nd of August, the morning is your best bet. It’s small but clean, with a 3.3ft south swell at 10 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The water is a real treat—86.7°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the booties at home. The combined energy is moderate at 381. The afternoon gets a bit sketchy with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind, so aim for the early session.

Sunday the 23rd is another small morning, 2.0ft from the southwest, but with a nice 13-second period. The cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. The afternoon sees the wind shift onshore, so again, morning is the call.

Monday the 24th is a gem for the tiniest waves. The morning has 2.0ft southwest swell, cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. But the afternoon goes glassy—dead calm, 2.0ft at 17 seconds, and no wind at all. That’s a rare treat for a beach break, giving you smooth, rolling lines. The energy is moderate (414).

Tuesday the 25th follows the same pattern: small in the morning, glassy in the afternoon. The swell drops a touch, but the wind stays clean. The afternoon is utterly still—0 wind, 2.0ft swell at 16 seconds, glassy as a mirror.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are pretty ordinary. Swell drops to 1.6ft and 1.3ft, respectively. The wind is light and glassy or cross-off, but the waves are tiny. You might get a knee-high roller, but it’s not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a float.

Friday the 28th of August is where things start to get interesting. The morning has a 2.6ft southwest swell with a long 19-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy jumps to 792—moderate but with good pulse. This is a solid groundswell that will wrap into the bay nicely. The afternoon sees a stronger cross-offshore wind, but the morning is clean and worth the dawn patrol.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th bring a bigger push. The swell hits 4.9ft to 5.2ft from the southwest on Saturday, with combined energy over 1000 (1182 and 1329). That’s moderate-to-strong energy. But the wind is messy—cross-onshore and cross. The waves will be lumpy, and the beach-and-reef setup might be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Sunday the 30th improves with a clean offshore wind in the morning, 4.6ft at 14 seconds, and the energy drops to a solid 928. The morning is the clear winner.

Monday the 31st of August is another clean morning, 3.6ft at 13 seconds, cross-offshore wind, and very good conditions. The afternoon gets onshore and messy, so stick to the early.

Through the first week of September, the swell stays small to moderate. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are small again, but Wednesday morning is glassy with 2.0ft at 17 seconds—clean but tiny. Thursday the 3rd of September morning is a standout for the period: 2.0ft from the southwest with a 20-second period, glassy, and combined energy of 603. That’s a long-period groundswell that will produce beautiful, lined-up waves at the point, but it’s small. The afternoon gets messy.

Now, the true highlight—Friday the 4th of September. The morning is exceptional: 5.9ft of southwest swell at 18 seconds, dead calm, and glassy. The combined energy is a massive 2207—strong wave energy. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5ft. The swell direction is bang on for the optimum, and the wind is perfect. Expect long, powerful sets that will peel along the reef and beach. The afternoon is still good, but the wind picks up cross-shore, so the morning is the moment.

Saturday the 5th of September is another cracker: 5.6ft at 16 seconds, glassy, and combined energy of 1586. Again, for experienced surfers. The morning is the session.

Sunday the 6th of September wraps it up with a clean, offshore wind in the morning, 4.3ft at 14 seconds, and glassy conditions in the afternoon. A solid end to the run.

The crowd at Playa Samara is sometimes there, so you’ll likely have company on the standouts, but the waves are worth it.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Friday the 4th

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