
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Samara surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Samara this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Samara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Samara in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Samara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Playa Samara is serving up over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a nice, steady pulse of long-period groundswell rolling in from the south-southwest, and the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wave energy (676) is looking solid right from the get-go.
For the first few days, starting Saturday the 4th through Monday the 6th, the swell is hanging around the 3 ft mark with periods well over 14 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, giving you long lines between sets and a clean paddle out. The real highlight here is the wind: glassy in the mornings and light offshore breezes, which means the beach and reef setup at Playa Samara will look damn near perfect. It’s fairly consistent, so you’ll get plenty of waves, but be aware it can get a crowd sometimes.
Now, the standout of this whole outlook. You want to be looking at Tuesday the 7th. We’ve got a jump in swell size to 4 ft, that long 18-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. The combined energy is pumping at 1096 – that's serious power. This one is for the experienced crew; the waves will have some real push behind them.
The second week sees the swell drop off a fair bit. By the 14th, we’re down to knee-high waves with a lot less energy. The wind stays clean, so there’ll be little rippable bumps on offer, but nothing to get too excited about. It’s a quiet spell that lasts a few days.
Looking way out to Saturday the 19th, there’s a promising pulse of 4 ft, 18-second SSW swell showing up with cleaner offshore wind again. It’s a week away, so keep an eye on it, but that 1188 energy reading has me buzzing. That one could be the real sleeper for the experts.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
312 | 441 | 387 | 371 | 269 | 274 | 467 | 362 | 746 | 730 | 835 | 1124 | 963 | 864 | 683 | 657 | 493 | 425 | 387 | 279 | 279 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 5:32AM2.30m | 5:35PM2.28m | 6:08AM2.32m | 6:14PM2.21m | 6:46AM2.34m | 6:56PM2.14m | 7:27AM2.35m | 7:44PM2.08m | 8:14AM2.36m | 8:39PM2.02m | 9:08AM2.37m | 9:42PM2.00m | 10:10AM2.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:14PM0.35m | 11:33AM0.59m | 11:49PM0.40m | 12:13PM0.60m | 00:25AM0.45m | 12:57PM0.61m | 1:04AM0.50m | 1:44PM0.61m | 1:48AM0.55m | 2:38PM0.59m | 2:41AM0.58m | 3:39PM0.55m | 3:42AM0.60m | 4:44PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | |
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | |
mm | 6 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
312 | 441 | 387 | 371 | 269 | 184 | 447 | 362 | 746 | 730 | 835 | 1124 | 963 | 864 | 683 | 657 | 493 | 425 | 387 | 279 | 279 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
143 | 181 | 130 | 133 | 122 | 118 | 89 | 58 | 414 | 264 | 208 | 136 | 178 | 149 | 141 | 106 | 87 | 87 | 90 | 65 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | — | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
125 | 54 | 93 | 211 | 252 | 274 | 467 | 277 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 47 | 30 | 37 | 107 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 9 | 9 | 45 | 9 | 9 | 45 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 9 | 9 | 51 | 9 | 9 | 52 |
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Information about the Playa Samara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Samara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Samara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Samara surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Samara) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Samara may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa Samara is 31 km (19 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











