Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with 958 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puerto Viejo this week:
The surf forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Viejo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a decent run of surf ahead at Puerto
Viejo, with the best of it landing in the first week. The water’s
sitting about average for this time of year.
Thursday the 13th kicks things off nicely with clean 2ft to 3ft
southwest groundswell, long 18-second periods, and light offshore
winds. The combined energy is moderate (559 to 802). This is the
standout window: Thursday afternoon sees 3ft SW swell, 18 seconds,
gentle offshore breeze, and very good surf. Friday holds similar
clean 4ft SW swell, 16-second periods, and light offshore winds.
Saturday sees a slight drop but still clean, offshore conditions on
3ft to 4ft SW swell, though the period eases to 14 seconds.
Sunday has a smaller 2ft bump but offshore winds keep it tidy.
Monday stays in the 3ft range with clean, offshore conditions.
Tuesday the 18th afternoon is another standout: 5ft SSW swell at 13
seconds, moderate offshore wind, and very good surf (combined energy
803). This is bigger but still manageable for most intermediates.
Wednesday the 19th offers 5ft SSW swell with offshore winds, though
the period drops to 10 seconds and then 9 seconds, so the shape may
not be as nice as earlier.
Thursday the 20th morning turns messy with cross-onshore wind and
poor surf, but the afternoon cleans up with 4ft S swell and light
cross-off breezes. Then there’s a real lull from Friday the 21st
through to Tuesday the 26th – mostly small clean waves under 3ft,
but the energy is weak and the conditions are just ordinary. It’s a
long flat-ish spell.
Things perk up again on Thursday the 27th morning with a clean 2ft
SW swell but very long 19-second periods boosting the energy to 320.
By Friday the 28th, we’re looking at 3ft SW swell, 16 seconds, clean
and light, combined energy 632. That’s a nice end-of-forecast option,
though it’s a fair way out.
Crowds at Puerto Viejo can be around often, but with the solid
offshore winds and consistent groundswell through the first week,
it’s well worth the paddle. The longer-period swells (over 15
seconds) are best handled at the point and reef sections, as beach
breaks might get a bit straight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 345 | 600 | 515 | 636 | 589 | 536 | 459 | 384 | 340 | 444 | 203 | 410 | 313 | 304 | 536 | 281 | 796 | 442 | 461 | 432 | 339 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:30AM1.05m | 6:29PM0.64m | 7:10AM1.02m | 7:21PM0.67m | 7:47AM0.95m | 8:12PM0.69m | 8:23AM0.86m | 9:05PM0.70m | 8:58AM0.76m | 10:02PM0.70m | 9:32AM0.65m | 11:06PM0.69m | 10:07AM0.56m | 00:23AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM0.17m | 00:20AM0.04m | 1:41PM0.16m | 1:07AM0.11m | 2:18PM0.15m | 1:56AM0.19m | 2:53PM0.16m | 2:48AM0.28m | 3:29PM0.18m | 3:48AM0.36m | 4:07PM0.20m | 5:11AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | 213 | 600 | 515 | 636 | 589 | 536 | 459 | 384 | 340 | 444 | 147 | 410 | 313 | 304 | 536 | 281 | 796 | 442 | 461 | 95 | 339 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 6 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | W 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 345 | 202 | 149 | 77 | 68 | 44 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 46 | 203 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 25 | — | 7 | 239 | 128 | 41 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | SW 8 | — | — | SSW 11 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 109 | 24 | 44 | — | 18 | — | — | 41 | 41 | — | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 9 | S 5 | SSW 8 | — | S 8 | — | SSW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 127 | — | — | 23 | 31 | 31 | — | 47 | 64 | — | 116 | 20 | 86 | — | 337 | — | 432 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Puerto Viejo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puerto Viejo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puerto Viejo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Puerto Viejo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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