Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cooking for Playa Samara over the next couple of weeks. This stretch of beach and reef is exposed to the south-west, so we’re waiting on some tropical pulses to line up right.

Right off the bat, we’ve got some decent vibes. The water is sitting at a warm 87°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you won’t need a spring suit, that’s for sure.

Monday morning, the 14th, we’re seeing a small but clean 2ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is moderate (338), and with a light cross-off breeze, it’s looking clean. It’s small, sure, but the quality is there for a longboard or a funboard. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so you might have some company on the peak.

Tuesday morning, the 15th, is a real standout. It’s totally glassy – zero wind – with a 2ft SW swell and an 18-second period. The energy has built to a moderate 563. This is as clean as it gets for small waves. Get out there early before the afternoon risk of thunderstorms messes with the wind.

Wednesday the 16th keeps the theme going. Another glassy morning with a 3ft SW swell (16-second period) and moderate energy (665). The consistency is good, and the shape should be fun on the reef sections.

We do have a bit of a lull in quality after that first week. Thursday the 17th through to Monday the 22nd sees the wind getting more onshore and the swell hanging around 3ft to 4ft, but the surface gets bumpy. Tuesday the 22nd is a write-off with moderate rain and 15 mph cross-onshore winds – that’s a beach day, not a surf day.

Then we hit a bigger pulse around the 26th of September. Swell jumps to 7ft from the WSW, but the period drops to a short 9 seconds, and the wind is howling cross-onshore at 15 mph. The combined energy is strong (1130), but it’s a choppy, blown-out mess. This would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. This one is only for experienced chargers willing to battle the mess.

The real long-range highlight pops up on Sunday, the 27th of September, in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy again, with a 4ft WSW swell and a 10-second period. The energy is still strong (798), and it finally cleans up. That’s a promising window but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the first half of the window is your clean, small-wave playground. The second week offers a bigger but wind-affected bump, with a possible glass-off at the tail end. The surf doesn't tend to stay poor for long here, and the forecasts can switch up.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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