Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Playa Samara. This spot’s a mix of beach and reef, so it’s got options. The water’s about normal for this time of year, no big surprises.

We’re starting with a solid push on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning is the one to chase – a solid 5ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, so it’s long-period magic. The combined energy is pumping at 1250 (strong to very strong), so there’s plenty of grunt. The wind is glassy from the NNE at 3 mph, so it’s clean as a whistle. That said, this swell is a bit heavy for the beginners; it’s for the experienced crew. The long period means it’ll be a bit shifty, but for those who know the sandbanks, it’s a ripper.

By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the SW, and things get messy. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but that cross-on breeze spoils the party. The energy is still high at 1026 but the quality takes a dive.

Thursday morning, July 30th, is a nice fallback. The swell drops to 4ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is at 553 (moderate). The NE wind is light and cross-off, keeping the faces clean. It’s a good, user-friendly size for most, but it’s not the standout of the week.

The real magic runs through the mornings. Friday, July 31st, you’ll find 3ft SW swell with glassy ENE wind at 3 mph. Clean, small, but fun. The energy is at 398 (moderate). Saturday and Sunday mornings follow a similar pattern – clean, small, and glassy, with the swell dropping to 3ft and then 2ft. The energy dips into the 200s and 300s, so it’s mellow but surfable.

Now, there’s a gap in the quality. The afternoons are consistently blown out by onshore SW winds, and a few days have zero surf potential. The run from Monday, August 3rd, through to Friday, August 7th, is a mixed bag. The mornings are clean, but the swell is small – 3ft to 1ft. The energy is weak, dropping to 150 on Thursday, August 6th. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

But hold on, because the second week starts to show a pulse. Friday, August 7th, the morning brings a 2ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The energy jumps to 510 (moderate), and the NNE wind is light and cross-off. It’s clean, but that long period on a beach break means it might be a bit walled-up. Still, for a reef setup like Playa Samara, it could be a sneaky good one.

The real standout of the whole run? Wednesday, August 12th, morning. The swell is 2ft from the SW, but that period is 18 seconds, and the energy is at 571. The NE wind is 3 mph and cross-off, so the waves will be clean and lined up. It’s small, but the quality is there. The following morning, Thursday, August 13th, is also worth a look – 4ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and 730 energy, with a light NE breeze. That’s a proper end-of-run reward.

So, if you’re picking a single session, roll out of bed on Saturday, August 8th, or Wednesday, August 12th, for the glassy mornings. The big boys should be on the water Wednesday, July 29th, for that first pulse. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so on those good mornings, you might have a few friends out, but it’s nothing crazy.

Rusty.

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