Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa Samara over the next couple of weeks.

The overall pattern is a slow, mellow start with small but clean waves, and then a serious ramp-up right at the end of the window that looks like the real deal. The water temp is sitting at a very warm 87°F, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year – you’ll be comfortable in just boardshorts.

We get going on Monday the 17th with a little afternoon pulse, but it’s marginal with a southerly breeze and the combined energy is moderate (563). Best to wait until Tuesday morning the 18th. That’s where it gets interesting: a 4ft SW swell with a solid 14 second period, light NE wind going glassy. The combined energy is moderate (530) and the forecast is very good. That’s a beautiful start – clean, lined-up little waves for a fun session.

Wednesday morning the 19th keeps the good times rolling with 3ft SW swell, 15 second period, glassy off the NE wind. Combined energy is moderate (472). This is easy-going, friendly surf. Thursday morning the 20th is smaller at 2ft but still glassy; you won't be winning any awards but it's a nice paddle.

Friday the 21st is a standout for the early part of the week. Glassy conditions with no wind in the morning, a 4ft SSW swell at 11 seconds, combined energy moderate (447). The waves will be clean and fun. Afternoon gets cross-onshore and messy, so make the most of the morning.

Saturday the 22nd morning is worth it again – 4ft south swell, 11 second period, glassy with a light NNE breeze. Expect good surf.

From Sunday the 23rd through the middle of the next week, the size drops right off to 2ft and even 1ft. The mornings are clean with glassy or cross-off winds, but this is a lull. The combined energy drops into the low to mid-100s and 200s – weak. There are still surfable waves on the cleaner mornings, but nothing to get excited about.

Now, I’m getting excited about the 28th and 29th. Friday morning the 28th, we’ve got a 2ft SW swell but with a very long 20 second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps up to a strong (738). Offshore wind from the north, clean. This will be a little bigger than the number suggests, and very powerful for its size. A quality point break or reef setup would be ideal here, but even at the beach, you’ll get good, clean waves.

But the big dog is Saturday morning the 29th of August. This is the best on offer. A 5ft SW swell, 17 second period, combined energy is very strong at 1705. Light cross-off breeze from the ENE, conditions described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is serious wave energy – over 5ft and clean, so it’s getting too big for beginners, but for anyone with experience, this is the session to circle. Sunday the 30th morning is nearly as good: 5ft SW swell, 15 seconds, combined energy 1231, clean with light cross-off winds.

The last few days of August and into September 1st, the swell drops back to 4ft and then 4ft, still decent but the windows get smaller with afternoon storms and onshore wind. The morning of September 1st is glassy with a 4ft SW swell, 13 second period, and combined energy moderate (536) – a very good, clean session to close out the window.

If you’re after one clear standout, it’s the morning of the 29th. That Saturday delivers serious size, power, and glassy conditions. Get on it.

Keep in mind Playa Samara can get crowds sometimes, but with the clean mornings early and the big swell later, you’ll find your bank.

Rusty.

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