Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool ya. The first real session kicks off Sunday afternoon with a tiny, clean 3 ft SSW swell rolling into Playa Samara. It’s a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, and with the water feeling a touch warmer than normal at 86°, it’s like a bath out there. The combined energy is moderate (349), and with glassy conditions, it’s a nice little warm-up. Crowds can show up sometimes, but for a 3 ft wave, it’ll be mellow.

Monday morning gets a bit better. The swell shifts slightly to the SW at 2 ft, still clean with offshore wind, and the energy ticks up a notch (358). The big standout for the first week, though, has to be Tuesday afternoon. The swell holds at 3 ft from the SSW, but the combined energy jumps to 511, and it’s dead glassy. That’s the kind of afternoon where you lose track of time. The long 14-second period means the waves will have some shape, and paddling out won’t be a fight.

We roll through the rest of the week with similar small, clean conditions—mostly mornings with offshore or cross-off breezes keeping things tidy. Saturday morning (the 19th) is worth a mention. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the south, and the energy is getting stronger at 631. Glassy conditions on Sunday afternoon make that a real contender, too.

Now, the second week starts to get interesting, but it’s a bit of a tease. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st have some ripper conditions—3 ft SW swell with very long 16-second periods, clean and glassy, and energy levels hanging around 600-667. That’s groundswell, folks, and it’ll wrap in nicely at the reef. Keep an eye on the tides.

The real punch comes on Monday the 27th. The morning session is the standout of the whole forecast. We’re looking at a 4 ft SW swell, but the energy is a massive 1171—that’s strong, powerful stuff. The period is a very long 17 seconds, so the sets will hit hard and clean, and the offshore wind will make it perfect. This one is for the experienced crew; 4 ft from that deep a swell will have some push. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-onshore wind, so get out early.

Overall, the best bets are Tuesday afternoon the 14th for a glassy, fun session, and Monday morning the 27th for the real power. Keep it on your radar.

Rusty.

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