Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Playa Samara.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, starting right now. The water is pretty special – it's sitting at 87°, which is well above the norm for this time of year, a full 4° warmer than average. That’s a real treat.

The pattern kicks off Tuesday morning the 11th with a clean 3ft SW swell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE at 3 mph, and it’s making for some nice, clean lines. The wave energy is moderate (420). Not a standout, but a nice way to get started.

Wednesday morning the 12th sees the swell drop a touch to 2ft, but the wind goes glassy from the ENE at 3 mph. The water will be like a mirror. It’s small, but it’s fun and clean with moderate energy (403).

Thursday morning the 13th keeps the 2ft SW swell going, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph. The combined energy eases slightly (344), but it’s still a good morning session.

Now, here’s where things start to get interesting. Friday morning the 14th is a standout – the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE at 3 mph, and the energy jumps to a strong 904. This is a really good window for a point break or reef setup, but as a beach-and-reef break, that long period might make it a bit too straight. Still, it’s clean and punchy.

Saturday morning the 15th is the big one. This is the best on offer. We’re looking at 5ft of SW swell, with a period of 16 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 1243. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE at 3 mph, and conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers – it’s getting a bit too big for a beginner. The water is still warm, and the crowds are _sometimes_ a factor here, so you might have some company for the best waves.

Sunday the 16th offers more clean 4ft SW swell in the morning, with a cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph, and then in the afternoon it goes completely glassy with 0 mph wind from the NE. That afternoon session is a real gem – clean, glassy, and fun.

Monday the 17th is a carbon copy of the good stuff: 4ft SW swell, clean offshore winds in the morning, and glassy conditions in the afternoon. Perfect for a long session.

Moving into the second week, things hold up but start to ease. Tuesday the 18th morning is glassy with 3ft SW swell. By Wednesday the 19th, the morning is clean with 3ft SW swell. The wave energy is still moderate.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st drop to a shorter period S swell at 10 seconds, with 3ft. The winds are light and clean in the mornings, but the energy dips to the low 300s. It’s smaller and less powerful.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd bring a smaller SW swell back, around 2ft, but with a longer period. The mornings are clean, but the afternoons get messy with onshore winds and risk of thunderstorms.

The real surprise is on Wednesday the 26th. A promising long-range call: the morning is glassy with 3ft of SW swell and a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is strong (599). It’s a way-off, but it could be a great little session if the forecast holds.

So, overall: Playa Samara is looking good. The best windows are the mornings throughout, with Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th being the clear standouts. The water is unusually warm, the surf is consistent, and the wind is mostly kind.

Rusty.

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