Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaking for Playa Samara over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real potential hiding in the back half of this forecast, so don’t write it off just yet.

First up, we’ve got a few days of smaller, mushy swell. Tuesday the 4th is pretty gutless, with a weak 2ft SW groundswell pushing in at 12 seconds. The morning is glassy, and the water is a balmy 86°F, which is over two degrees warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s notable. But the energy is weak, with a combined total of 253. It’s a knee-high dribbler for the beginners. The afternoon gets chopped up by a light south wind, so make the most of the morning if you’re desperate for a splash.

Wednesday and Thursday are in the same boat, with even less period on the swell—down to 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, and it’s not going to offer much shape. The mornings are glassy but weak, with the swell around 2ft to 3ft. The afternoons turn messy with onshore breezes. Honestly, this stretch is a write-off for a decent paddle.

Now, here’s where it starts to get interesting. Friday the 7th, the swell direction swings to the SSW and the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The morning has a clean, offshore NNE breeze at 10 km/h, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 537. The surf is still small, around 2ft, but it’s got some push to it. This is your first real window for a clean wave, albeit a small one.

Saturday the 8th is similar, with a 3ft SW swell at 16 seconds and a light cross-offshore wind in the morning. The energy is holding in the moderate range (561). It’s clean, but still not big. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy again.

Sunday and Monday keep the SW groundswell alive, with periods around 13-14 seconds. The mornings are clean with light offshore or cross-offshore winds. The swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft. It’s rideable, but the energy is dropping a bit. Not a standout, but a consistent little run of clean, small waves.

The real kicker arrives on Friday the 14th of August. The morning is where you want to be. The combined energy vaults to a strong 1227, and we’re looking at a 4ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, and the report is calling it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the standout. The long period will make it a bit fat and straight on the beach breaks, but this is a beach and reef setup, so the reef might just line it up nicely. This is the one to circle.

Saturday the 15th backs it up with the biggest swell of the window, hitting 5ft at 16 seconds. The energy is still strong (1184), and the morning has a clean cross-offshore wind. The size is getting up there, but it’s still manageable for confident intermediates. It’s a standout, but the long period could make it a bit challenging on the beach breaks. The afternoon brings a chance of storms and an onshore wind, so again, morning is the go.

After that, it settles into a fun, semi-consistent groove. The swell stays in the 3ft to 4ft range with periods around 14-15 seconds. The mornings are your friend, with light offshore or cross-offshore winds and generally clean conditions. There are a few afternoon storm chances, but the mornings from the 16th through the 19th look like they’ll offer some solid, clean waves. The energy stays in the strong range, dipping down to moderate but still providing plenty of push.

So, the plan is simple: don’t bother until Friday morning. The surf is tiny and weak for the first few days. But the period from the 7th onward starts to show promise, with the 14th and 15th looking like the best bets for real, clean, powerful waves. The second week is a bit less certain, as long-range forecasts always are, but the signs are good. Keep your eyes on that morning swell.

Alright, that’s it from me. Stay stoked.

Rusty

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