Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Playa Samara over the next couple of weeks. This is a beach-and-reef setup that’s exposed to SW swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at 86.2°F – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts or a spring suit at most.

We’ve got a solid run of surf starting this Sunday afternoon, July 19, with a clean 3.3ft S swell, 12-second period, and a light NNE breeze blowing offshore. The combined energy is moderate (550), and it’s a nice intro to the week. The real standout kicks off on Monday morning, July 20 – glassy conditions with a 2.6ft SW swell, screaming 16-second period, and energy up to 636. That’s clean, long-period groundswell, perfect for the reef sections. The afternoon stays glassy too. Tuesday morning, July 21, holds 3.0ft SW with 15-second period and a cross-offshore breeze – still clean and fun.

The pattern picks up steam as we go. Wednesday, July 22, offers 2.3ft SW at 13 seconds, glassy in the afternoon, but the energy dips to 282 – still worthwhile. Thursday, July 23, is a bit of a drop-off, but Friday morning, July 24, brings a surprise: 2.3ft SW with an incredible 24-second period, offshore wind, and energy jumping to 684. That’s a very long-period groundswell that will line up best on the reef – expect long, clean walls with plenty of time between sets.

Now, the top shelf stuff starts around July 26. Sunday morning, July 26, delivers 3.6ft SW at 19 seconds, clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and energy hitting 1088 – that’s strong, powerful swell. The afternoon turns a bit onshore, but the morning is gold. Then Monday morning, July 27, is even better: 3.9ft SW at 16 seconds, clean, energy 1414 – excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday morning, July 28, is the biggest of the run: 5.9ft SW at 18 seconds, clean, energy 1969. That’s a proper swell, but at 5.9ft it’s stepping into intermediate and expert territory – beginners should sit this one out. The period is still long, so the reef will handle it well, but watch for the occasional closeout on the beach. Wednesday morning, July 29, holds 5.2ft SW at 16 seconds, glassy, energy 1276 – another cracker for those who know what they’re doing.

After that, the second week (July 30 onward) settles down. Thursday morning, July 30, gives 4.3ft SW at 14 seconds, clean, energy 708 – still good but less punch. Friday, July 31, morning is 3.6ft SW, 14 seconds, clean, energy 493. The afternoons often get a cross-on breeze and risk of thunderstorms, so mornings are your window. The last few days into August start small – 2.0–3.3ft SW, mostly glassy mornings, but the energy drops to 262–340.

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