Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 767 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Viejo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab ya coffee. This is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Puerto Viejo. The next couple of weeks have some good energy building, but you gotta pick your moments. The water's sitting at a balmy 71° right now—almost 9° warmer than usual for this time a year, so you can leave the steamer at home.
Let's start with the opening act. Tuesday the 21st gets a 3ft SW groundswell with an 11-second period, but that 12 mph southerly wind is mushing it up. It’s rideable, but not the best intro. Wait until Wednesday morning the 22nd—just you and a clean 2ft swell from the SW with glassy, cross-off winds. It’s small, but silky.
The standout window kicks off Monday the 27th. That morning sees a clean 3ft SW swell with a solid 17-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off breeze. Combined wave energy is pumping at 671 (moderate), and the conditions are tipped to be very good. The afternoon gets even better: 4ft SW, 16-second period, and clean offshore winds. This is the pick of the first week—solid groundswell, no crowds mentioned so far, and peak shape.
We get another strong pulse on Monday the 3rd of August. That morning has a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and light cross-off winds. Combined energy is up to 724 (moderate-strong). That’s the real standout of the whole run—bigger, consistent, and clean.
There’s a gap of a few days in between where the surf is either weak or getting chopped by cross-shore winds. Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th have tiny, short-period swells and messy winds—nothing to rush out for.
The last few days of the run have a nice glassy morning on Sunday the 2nd of August. Wind is dead calm, and while the swell is only 2ft, it’s a 17-second SW groundswell. Perfect for logging or a longboard if you want it all to yourself.
No secondary breaks to mention—Puerto Viejo is the only game in town here, and when it’s good, it’s the place to be.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 26 | S 8 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 110 | 106 | 168 | 197 | 190 | 287 | 244 | 236 | 229 | 252 | 243 | 188 | 236 | 217 | 379 | 594 | 677 | 748 | 574 | 543 | 529 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:58AM0.58m | 2:25AM0.71m | 12:54PM0.51m | 3:23AM0.75m | 1:59PM0.47m | 4:10AM0.78m | 3:01PM0.46m | 4:50AM0.81m | 3:51PM0.46m | 5:25AM0.84m | 4:34PM0.47m | 5:59AM0.87m | 5:13PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16AM0.45m | 6:58PM0.20m | 8:55AM0.43m | 7:47PM0.20m | 10:08AM0.40m | 8:34PM0.18m | 10:57AM0.37m | 9:19PM0.16m | 11:34AM0.34m | 10:00PM0.13m | 12:06PM0.32m | 10:38PM0.11m | 12:37PM0.31m | 11:13PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 86 | 89 | 168 | 114 | 131 | 90 | 66 | 179 | 94 | 130 | 239 | 145 | 110 | 217 | 379 | 594 | 677 | 748 | 574 | 543 | 529 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 110 | 40 | 55 | 151 | 127 | 122 | 102 | 236 | 229 | 59 | 243 | 171 | 178 | 82 | 158 | 29 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 26 | SSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 69 | 105 | 48 | 197 | 190 | 287 | 244 | 49 | 88 | 252 | 73 | 188 | 236 | 175 | 34 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 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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