Playa Samara Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.88° N 85.53° W

Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Samara sea temperature is
30.2° C
1.9° 

Playa Samara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Samara surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Samara this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Samara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Samara in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Samara over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Playa Samara over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of small, clean surf coming our way, but don’t expect any big, powerful days. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardshorts or a spring suit.

The first real action kicks off on Thursday morning, July 9th. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (501), and the wind is glassy out of the NE, making it smooth as a mirror. This is a genuine standout morning for a beginner-friendly spot like Playa Samara, with clean lines and no hassle.

We get another dose of that glassy goodness on Saturday morning, July 11th. Swell is still 3 ft from the SSW, period drops slightly to 15 seconds, but energy is a touch higher (608). The wind is glassy again from the ESE. It’s going to be a beautiful, clean morning session. The afternoon even holds glassy from the NW, so you could get a second go.

The pick of the entire forecast, though, might be Tuesday morning, July 21st. The swell holds at 3 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 839 – the strongest reading in the whole window. The wind is glassy from the NE. For a beach and reef setup, that’s as good as it gets around here. The waves will have shape, and the sets will be spaced out, making it easy to get into position.

Sunday morning, July 19th, also looks tidy with a 3 ft S swell, 13-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE.

There’s a bit of a lull in the middle, with Monday morning, July 13th, only offering 2 ft from the SW. It’s clean, but weak. After that, it picks back up again. The last week of the forecast is littered with good-to-very good mornings, mostly small but clean. The bigger days are earlier on, so make the most of the first week.

Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so getting an early morning session in on the glassy days will be your best bet to avoid the lineup.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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SSW
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High Tide
8:39PM2.02m
9:08AM2.37m
9:42PM2.00m
10:10AM2.40m
10:50PM2.02m
11:15AM2.45m
11:59PM2.11m
12:20PM2.53m
1:04AM2.24m
1:22PM2.62m
2:04AM2.39m
2:20PM2.70m
2:59AM2.54m
Low Tide
2:41AM0.58m
3:39PM0.55m
3:42AM0.60m
4:44PM0.49m
4:49AM0.57m
5:49PM0.39m
5:58AM0.50m
6:52PM0.26m
7:03AM0.40m
7:50PM0.13m
8:05AM0.29m
8:44PM0.02m
9:02AM0.21m
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Information about the Playa Samara Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Samara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Samara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Samara surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Samara) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Samara may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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