Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what Playa Samara has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a classic run of small, long-period groundswells on the cards, with the first decent waves expected on Thursday morning, July 2nd. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year at 87°, a good couple of degrees above average.

Kicking things off on Thursday, July 2nd, we’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period. That’s a deep-water pulse, and with a light cross-offshore breeze in the morning, it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (785), but this is the kind of small, glassy day that makes a beginner-friendly spot like this work. The best window is actually Thursday afternoon when it goes glassy, with the swell dropping a touch to 2ft. That’s a prime time for a longboard.

Friday morning, July 3rd, is similar—3ft from the SSW with that long 16-second period and a clean cross-off. It’s a solid option. The afternoon gets a bit sketchy with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-on wind, so the morning is your go.

Saturday, July 4th serves up a glassy morning again, with 3ft of SSW swell, but the period has dropped to 16 seconds. The energy is still moderate (676). The morning is perfect; the afternoon goes onshore and messy.

Sunday, July 5th is a write-off with light cross-onshore winds all day.

Now, Monday, July 6th is where things get interesting for those who can handle a bit of punch. The morning is glassy with 3ft, but the afternoon sees a jump in energy. We get a 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, and the combined energy spikes to 1213 (moderate). The wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore. This long-period swell might be a touch too straight for the beach setup, but the power is there.

The standout of the whole forecast is Tuesday morning, July 7th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and strong wave energy (1095). The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with cross-onshore wind as the swell peaks to 5ft.

Wednesday, July 8th morning keeps the clean cross-off wind with 4ft from the SSW, still good but not quite as good as Tuesday. The energy is moderate (990).

From Thursday, July 9th through Sunday, July 12th, the swell drops back to the 3ft-3ft range. There are some glassy pockets and clean mornings, but nothing really standout. The energy fades into the lower zones. Monday, July 13th is the smallest day of the run with only 2ft and weak energy (282).

We then get a nice little resurgence. Tuesday, July 14th morning looks clean with a 3ft S swell, 18-second period, and moderate energy (528). The afternoon goes glassy. This is a sneaky good day for a quiet session. Wednesday, July 15th and the rest of the week holds small but clean conditions with occasional glassy afternoons.

Further out, Friday morning, July 17th shows a pulse with a 3ft SSW swell, a very long 18-second period, and a clean offshore wind. Energy is moderate (791). It’s a promising sign to end the forecast period, but it's two weeks away so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best on offer is hands-down Tuesday morning, July 7th at Playa Samara. The combination of solid 4ft swell, long period, and clean cross-off wind makes it the pick of the bunch. The second best is probably Monday, July 6th afternoon for the strongest energy, or Thursday, July 2nd afternoon for that glassy, long-period glide. For the rest, keep your expectations in check but know there are plenty of small, clean windows for a soul session.

Rusty.

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