Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right on, let’s get into it. The first surf worth paddling out for hits Playa Samara on Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag shaping up over the next couple weeks, but there are some real gems if you pick your windows.

Monday morning, August 3rd, starts with some clouds and a light NNE breeze blowing offshore at 3 mph. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW, with a solid 13-second period and moderate combined energy (323). That’s good, clean, fun-sized surf for a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The afternoon turns tricky with a risk of thunderstorms and onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

Tuesday morning, August 4th, is clear with a light NE cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. Swell drops to 2 ft from the SW, 12-second period, moderate energy (253). Still clean, but smaller. Wednesday morning, August 5th, is the pick of the early week: clear skies, offshore wind from the N at 3 mph, and 3 ft of SSW swell with an 8-second period. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the wind and size make it a fun little session. Energy is moderate (211).

There’s a bit of a lull Thursday and into the weekend, with onshore winds and stormy conditions making things messy. But hold onto your board – Friday morning, August 7th, is a standout. Glassy conditions with an ENE breeze at 3 mph, and a 2 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 503 (strong). That’s clean, powerful, and lined up. The long period means it’ll be better on the reef sections, with long waits between sets but real quality when they come. This is one of the best windows.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is also excellent: 3 ft SW swell, 16-second period, strong energy (558), and a light NE cross-offshore breeze. Clean and punchy. Sunday morning, August 9th, keeps the run going with 3 ft SW swell, 14-second period, moderate energy (463), and offshore NNE wind at 6 mph. Afternoon goes glassy, too. That whole stretch from Friday through Sunday morning is the cream of the crop.

The following week (August 10th into the 12th) offers smaller, cleaner morning windows with glassy or cross-offshore winds, but the swell drops to 2-3 ft. Still good for a beginner-friendly session, but nothing to write home about.

Then, mark your calendar for Saturday morning, August 15th. That’s the biggest and best-looking swell of the forecast. Clear skies, cross-offshore NE wind at 3 mph, and 4 ft of SW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 917. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell with clean conditions. It’s big enough to be a handful for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be firing. The long period means it’ll be best on the reef, not the beach break.

Sunday morning, August 16th, is also a beauty: 4 ft SW swell, 15-second period, cross-offshore ENE wind, and strong energy (576). Another clean, solid morning.

The final few days (August 17th-18th) settle back to smaller, cleaner conditions, with 3-3 ft SW swell and glassy or cross-offshore winds.

Overall, the standout sessions are Friday morning, August 7th, and Saturday morning, August 15th. The first one for quality glass, the second for size and power. Get on it.

Rusty.

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