Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up for Playa Samara, stretching out over the next couple of weeks. The first real action kicks off this Saturday morning, the 5th of September, with a solid groundswell setting up. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

The Best of the Run

Let’s talk about the standout. This Saturday morning, the 5th of September, Playa Samara is looking prime. We’re seeing a clean 6 ft swell pushing in from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a chunky 1459. The wind is totally glassy, dead calm, which means the surface will be like a mirror. This is going to produce some excellent, powerful waves, but at 6 ft, it’s a bit much for beginners – this is one for the experienced crew. The long period means the sets will be well-spaced, making the paddle out easier, and the reef and beach setup here should handle it well.

Another top morning to circle is Thursday the 10th of September. Again, a glassy start with a nice 4 ft SW groundswell, period of 17 seconds, and combined energy of 1127. Same story – excellent conditions for experienced surfers, clean and powerful.

The Rest of the Outlook

Sunday the 6th of September morning is also a good bet, with a slightly smaller 5 ft SW swell and 14-second period, still glassy. Combined energy is 881.

The following week, from the 8th of September onwards, the swell drops off but the mornings keep delivering clean conditions. Tuesday the 8th, Wednesday the 9th, and Friday the 11th all offer clean, glassy or cross-offshore winds with fun, manageable waves around 3 ft to 4 ft. The combined energy drops into the 500-800 range, so moderate but still plenty of fun.

After the 12th, the swell runs smaller, mostly 2 ft to 3 ft, but the mornings are consistently glassy or very light wind. The 18th and 19th of September are worth a mention, as we see a return of that very long period energy (19-21 seconds) with glassy conditions, even if the swell height is only 2 ft to 3 ft. The combined energy on those mornings is moderate (536 and 580), but for a longboard or a funboard, those clean, glassy mornings with long-period lines will be a treat.

A Head’s Up

The afternoons are a write-off, almost without exception. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, and the risk of thunderstorms is high. The morning sessions are the play here, every time.

Also, keep in mind that Playa Samara can see crowds sometimes. It’s popular for a reason, so if you want a more peaceful session, try to get out early.

So, to sum it up: the best waves on offer are this Saturday morning, the 5th of September, and then again on Thursday the 10th. Clean, powerful, and glassy. After that, it’s a consistent run of clean, smaller morning surf with a few more promising days towards the end of the second week. Don’t bother with the afternoons.

Rusty.

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