Playa Samara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at Playa Samara, a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the SSW. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than you’d normally expect for this time of year, so you can leave the winter steamer at home.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf starting Saturday afternoon, July 11th. The swell is coming from the SSW at 3ft with a 14-second period, combining for a moderate wave energy of 562. The wind is a cross-off at 9 mph, which is keeping things clean. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the conditions are looking very good. The real standout of this first week comes on Sunday morning, July 12th. The wind drops to absolute glass, not a breath of air, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. The energy is moderate at 502, but that glassy surface will make for some silky, user-friendly waves. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard.

The pattern continues with clean, cross-off mornings through the week. Tuesday morning, July 14th, sees 3ft SSW swell, again clean. The afternoons get a little more marginal with some cross-on wind, but the mornings are the ticket. The energy stays moderate, floating between 350 and 500. The water is a touch warmer than average, so it’s a comfortable session.

Now, hold on to your leashes, because the second week gets interesting. The best of the bunch shapes up for Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th. On Saturday morning, July 25th, an offshore wind from the NNE at just 3 mph hits a 3ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1105—that’s strong wave energy. This is a standout for experienced surfers, as the power is real. That long period groundswell, with its 21-second gap, will be better defined at the reef sections, but expect some serious push. The next morning, Sunday, July 26th, is even bigger. A 4ft SW swell with a 19-second period, strong cross-off wind from the NW at 6 mph, and the energy reads 1244. This is the best on offer: clean, powerful, and long-period. It’s not for beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s a dream run.

There are a few gaps in the middle of the week where the afternoons turn marginal, but the mornings keep delivering. For the very best chance, lock in the morning of Saturday, July 25th, or Sunday, July 26th. The spot is fairly consistent, and with crowds sometimes, you’ll likely have some company on those peak days.

Rusty.

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