Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, coming at ya from Playa Samara.

Alright, let’s be straight with you: the first week of this forecast is a bit of a slow grind for Playa Samara. We’ve got consistent, small waves, but the quality is pretty variable. The real story, the one that’ll get you out of bed, is way out at the end of the period, with a massive pulse of energy that’s really only for the experienced crew.

For the next week or so, starting this Sunday the 13th, we’re looking at small, clean surf. Swell is hanging around the 2ft to 3ft range from the SW, with moderate combined wave energy (319 to 697). The real gem in this early part is Wednesday morning, the 16th. The wind is glassy calm and we’ve got a solid 3ft of SW swell with a decent 16-second period and wave energy at 687. Conditions look excellent for a long, slow session on a longboard. Thursday morning, the 17th, is also a good shout with 3ft swell from the SW and light offshore winds from the NE. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing too crazy.

After that, from the 18th through the 25th, things get messy. The swell stays small, between 2ft and 3ft, but the wind turns onshore or cross-shore for most of the sessions. The wave energy is moderate (359 to 779), but the quality drops. Expect a lot of “marginal” and “poor” surf conditions. There’s a bit of a lull here where it’s not really worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.

Now, hold onto your board, because things get wild towards the end. On Saturday the 26th, we see a massive spike in swell. We’re talking an 12ft SW swell, but with a short 10-second period. The combined energy is monstrous, clocking in at 3089 for the morning. This is a serious, expert-only wave. It’s predicted to be too big for this break, so it’s not going to be a fun, manageable session for most. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is the only saving grace.

Sunday the 27th is the standout for experienced surfers. The swell drops a bit to 7ft from the WSW, but still powerful with 1329 energy. The morning has light offshore winds from the NNW, making for clean conditions. By the afternoon, it’s still a solid 6ft from the WSW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and that’s what we’re after. If you’re confident in your skills, this is the best window of the whole forecast.

So, for the average surfer, keep an eye on the small, clean windows early on. For the big-wave chargers, your window is Sunday the 27th. Don’t sleep on it, but be smart.

Rusty.

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