Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up at Playa Samara.

First thing to note: the water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°, so it’s already feeling like a warm bath when you paddle out.

Right off the bat, Friday morning the 28th kicks things off with a clean, 3ft SW groundswell running at a long 19 seconds. Winds are light and cross-off from the NE. The wave energy is moderate (793), but with that long period, expect nice shape and clean lines. It’s a good start for the beginner-friendly beach and reef setup here. Friday afternoon, though, the wind swings onshore and things get marginal, so mornings are your window.

Saturday the 29th morning brings a jump in size to 5ft SW with a 16-second period. That’s getting a bit punchy for beginners, but more experienced surfers will find excellent conditions. The wave energy is strong (1208), and the cross-off wind keeps it clean. It’s a standout morning. Throw in a risk of thunderstorms later in the day, and the afternoon gets messy.

Sunday the 30th holds onto similar size at 5ft, but the period drops a bit to 14 seconds. Still clean in the morning with light cross-off winds. The energy sits at moderate (944). Afternoon storms and onshore wind kill it again.

Monday the 31st brings a drop in swell to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy both morning and afternoon. That means silky conditions for smaller, cleaner waves. The period is 13 seconds, so there’s still some push. A good day for logging some easy rides.

From Tuesday the 1st of September into Wednesday the 2nd, the swell drops further to around 2ft to 3ft. Not much power, but Wednesday morning has a clean cross-off wind and a long 18-second period that’ll make the most of what’s there. Still, this is a lull.

Thursday the 3rd stays small at 2ft, but the morning is glassy with a long 19-second swell. That’s about the best you can hope for on a flat day – clean, even if small.

The real standout lands on Friday the 4th of September morning. A clean 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, wave energy pumping at 1230, and light cross-off winds. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Saturday the 5th morning is even bigger at 6ft SW, glassy, with energy at 1477 – that’s a serious groundswell. The period is 16 seconds. This one is for the advanced crew only, but it’s the best wave of the whole period.

After that, the swell settles into the 4ft to 5ft range through the second week. Mornings continue to score glassy or clean conditions, with solid SW groundswell in the 15-16 second range. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th mornings both offer glassy 4ft to 5ft surf. Friday the 11th morning is another excellent shout with glassy conditions and a 16-second period, energy over 1000 (1022).

Overall, the pattern is clear: mornings are the only game in town, and the best moments are Saturday the 29th morning for intermediate riders, and Saturday the 5th of September morning for experts. That 5th of September morning is the standout – big, clean, and powerful.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

Read more