Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Playa Samara. It’s a beach and reef setup that’s pretty consistent, so there’s always something to keep an eye on. Water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first real standout shapes up later on. The best of the lot is looking like Friday, September 4th morning. That morning we’ll see a clean 5 ft swell from the southwest, with a long period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, light easterly, and the combined energy is a strong 1247. That’s a setup for some excellent, powerful surf, but it’s definitely one for experienced surfers. That long period will hold up well at the reef sections.

Before that, there’s some decent fun to be had. On Saturday, August 29th morning, we’ve got a 5 ft southwest swell with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a very strong 1208, so there’s a lot of push. It’s clean, but again, it’s got some power for the experienced crew.

Sunday, August 30th morning is another good call with 5 ft from the southwest, 14-second period, and a light cross-off shore. The energy is still strong at 943. It’s clean and solid.

Then we hit a real lull from late Monday through Wednesday, with the swell dropping and the wind turning onshore. The surf gets small and messy. That’s a gap of a few days where you’re better off waiting.

Thursday, September 10th morning brings a return of form. A 4 ft southwest swell, 17-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze from the northeast. The energy is strong at 1068, and the description says excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a long-range prospect, but it looks promising.

Friday, September 11th morning is another glassy morning with a 4 ft southwest swell, 16-second period, and clean conditions. The energy is a solid 870. It’s consistent and clean.

The end of the run into the second week fades a bit, with smaller swells and more onshore wind. The morning of Tuesday, September 8th is glassy but only 3 ft, and Wednesday, September 9th morning has a clean 3 ft with a 16-second period and an offshore breeze – that’s a nice little clean-up session for the more patient surfer.

Overall, the best on offer is that Friday, September 4th morning. Mark it. The second best is the Thursday, September 10th morning, but that’s a bit further out. For the rest, mornings are your friend, and keep an eye on that reef for the longer period swells.

Rusty.

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