Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Playa Samara over the next couple of weeks.

Monday the 14th kicks things off with a bit of a slow start. The morning is clean and small, with a 3 ft SSW swell pushing in at a nice 14-second period. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°. The energy is moderate (436), and with a light offshore breeze, it's workable for the longboard or a beginner. By the afternoon, the wind goes glassy, and the swell stays consistent, making for a very pleasant session.

Tuesday the 15th is much the same story. The morning stays clean, but the swell drops a little to 2 ft. Nothing to get too excited about, but it’s still ridable. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with a light cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the pick.

Thursday the 16th will see a slight bump in size, with the afternoon offering a glassy 3 ft from the SSW. The energy is still moderate (386), but the conditions are perfect for a fun, cruisy session. Friday the 17th is a repeat: clean mornings, glassy afternoons, with the swell holding around 3 ft to 3 ft. The mid-afternoon window on Friday is looking very good, with the energy climbing to 510.

Saturday the 18th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is clean with a 2 ft S swell, but the afternoon gets a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-onshore, so it’s a morning-only call.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 19th is a true standout. The morning delivers a clean 3 ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the energy jumps to 633. The wind is light and offshore, then the afternoon goes completely flat calm and glassy. That’s a full day of clean, fun waves. Monday the 20th is another beauty. The morning is clean with a 3 ft SW swell, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, and the energy is strong at 577. The afternoon goes glassy, and the energy pushes to 625. This is high-quality, long-period groundswell – perfect for a point break or reef setup, though at a beach break it might break a little straight. Still, the conditions are near-perfect.

The pattern holds through Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd, with clean mornings and glassy afternoons, though the swell size drops back to 2 ft-3 ft. Still very good conditions.

Thursday the 23rd is a low point. The swell drops to 2 ft, and the energy is weak (154). The waves are there, but it’s ordinary. Friday the 24th sees a bit of a pulse back, but with a short period of 8 seconds. The swell is 4 ft in the morning and 5 ft in the afternoon, so it’s bumpy, unsorted, and not a great shape. The energy is moderate (391), but the short period makes it a bit of a slog.

The end of the period is a tale of two extremes. Saturday the 25th is a write-off with a strong onshore wind of 15 mph and choppy conditions. Give it a miss. However, Sunday the 26th through to Wednesday the 29th is the real gold. The swell is a consistent 3 ft to 4 ft, but the period is long, ranging from 15 to 19 seconds. The energy is strong to very strong, hitting 947 on the 27th. The winds are clean and offshore in the mornings, and glassy on the 29th. This is the best stretch of the entire forecast. The long-period groundswell will offer plenty of push and form, but it’s best suited to the reef or point breaks rather than the beach itself. For a surfer who knows where to sit, this is prime time.

Overall, the best on offer is the stretch from Sunday the 19th through Monday the 20th, and then the final run from Sunday the 26th to Wednesday the 29th. Crowds are always a possibility at Playa Samara, so get out early for the cleanest waves.

Rusty.

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