Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the long-range outlook. We’ve got a bit of a slow build-up, but there’s some real quality to be found if you’re patient.

The first proper swell kicks off Friday morning, August 14th, with a clean, solid pulse. The main event is a groundswell pushing in from the southwest, with a long period of 18 seconds that brings proper energy. The water is sitting at 87°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a warm one.

The standout of the whole run is Playa Samara on Friday morning, August 14th. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the southwest swell. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the southwest, but the magic is in the period – 18 seconds – with a clean offshore breeze from the north-northeast only 3 mph. That’s going to line up some nicely shaped, powerful lines. The combined energy is moderate at 919, so there’s enough grunt to get you into some fun ones. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets here.

Saturday morning, August 15th, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the southwest with a 16-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the northeast at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy climbs to 1246, which is strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but if you’re a beginner, that 5ft might be pushing your limits. Sunday morning, August 16th, still has some leftovers with a 4ft southwest swell and clean cross-off winds, but the energy is dropping to 832.

There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the week. Tuesday, August 18th, and Wednesday, August 19th, will see smaller, glassy conditions with 3ft to 3ft swells. The wind goes dead calm on those mornings, so it’s perfect for a longboard or a funboard if you just want to get wet. The energy drops to the moderate 500s, so it’s not going to have much punch.

From Thursday, August 20th, through to Thursday, August 27th, we’re looking at a dry spell. The swells drop to 2ft to 3ft, and while some mornings are glassy, the energy is weak, mostly in the 100 to 300 range. Crowds are possible at times, but with such small waves, it’s mostly a waiting game. The surf is small and inconsistent.

Now, here’s a promising one to keep an eye on. Friday morning, August 28th, we see a new southwest groundswell start to fill in, with 3ft at 17 seconds. The wind is glassy from the east-northeast at 3 mph, and the combined energy jumps to 701. It’s a bit over a week away, so the confidence is lower, but the signs are there for a return to fun, clean waves. Saturday, August 29th, has a similar 4ft swell from the southwest, but the wind gets tricky, so the morning might be the call.

Overall, the best bet is this Friday morning, August 14th, at Playa Samara. After that, the weekend mornings are solid, but the real gem is that first day. The second week looks quiet until the 28th, when we might get another shot of clean groundswell.

Stay patient, keep an eye on that horizon, and I’ll catch you in the lineup.

Rusty

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