Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for our local stretch.

The first good surf we see kicks off on Sunday the 23rd of August with some fun little waves. The overall pattern though, is that we're in for a real slow start with small swell, before things really start to ramp up towards the end of the first week and into the second.

We're talking about Playa Samara, a beach and reef set-up that’s exposed to the SW. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

Sunday the 23rd sees a small 2ft SW swell rolling in with a long 13-second period, carrying a moderate energy of 410. Morning looks better with a clean cross-off breeze from the NE, making for some tidy little waves. The afternoon gets tricky with a cross-on wind and the risk of storms, so get it early.

Monday the 24th is a top pick early. The swell holds at 2ft from the SW, period stretching to 18 seconds, and the morning wind goes glassy. That's a recipe for absolute perfection on the small scale – clean, smooth, and user-friendly. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.

Tuesday the 25th keeps the clean morning vibes with a little less energy (299), but the wind stays nice and cross-off. The afternoon turns into a write-off with onshore wind, so it’s strictly a dawn patrol session.

Wednesday the 26th the swell drops a touch to 2ft, still from the SW. The morning is clean but the energy is low (173), making it a bit ordinary. Afternoon is no good.

Thursday the 27th we're back to glassy conditions in the morning on a small 1ft swell. If you’re after a glass-off and a longboard, this is your moment. The onshore wind ruins the afternoon.

Now, Friday the 28th of August – here we go. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW with a long 19-second period and a solid moderate-to-strong energy of 604. Morning has a clean offshore wind from the N. This is the best session of the first week, no question. Clean, punchy, and real fun for a Friday.

Saturday the 29th is for the experienced crew. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning, period at 16 seconds, and the energy is pumping strong at 1186. The wind is glassy from the NNE. This is a standout – excellent conditions for those who know what they're doing. The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind and the swell pushing 5ft, so it's an early call.

Sunday the 30th still has some good size at 5ft SW with a clean offshore breeze in the morning. Energy is high (992). It's very good, but that Saturday morning just has the edge.

Monday the 31st the swell drops back a touch to 4ft, but the morning is glassy again and the period is a nice 13 seconds. Another very good, clean option.

From Tuesday the 1st of September through Wednesday the 2nd, the surf quality takes a dive. The swell drops, the winds aren't kind, and there's a lot of storm risk. It's a quiet patch with poor to marginal conditions.

Then Thursday the 3rd of September is a hidden gem. The swell is only 3ft, but look at that period – 20 seconds! That's proper groundswell. The morning is dead calm and glassy with strong energy (710). For a point break or reef setup like this, that long period is a dream. It'll be clean, lined up, and the sets will be worth the wait. Very good conditions.

Friday the 4th of September is another standout for the experienced surfer. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, with a strong period of 18 seconds and a massive energy reading of 1717. The morning has a light cross-off breeze from the ENE, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful, and excellent – but it's for the experts only. Too much for beginners.

Saturday the 5th of September is similar, with 6ft SW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. This is the biggest, best-looking swell of the entire 16-day window with energy at 1546. Again, experts only, but what a morning it will be. The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so don't sleep in.

Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th wind down nicely. Still good sized swell (5ft and 4ft) with long periods and glassy overhead conditions. A very solid end to the run.

So, the real gold here is the Friday 28th morning for the best all-round session that's accessible to most, but for the true standout, you cannot miss the glassy, powerful mornings from the 29th of August through the 5th of September.

Rusty.

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