Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk surf.
We’ve got a good run of waves coming at Puerto Viejo, and it starts right now. The water is 70°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – no need for a thick wetsuit.
The first week is built on a long-period SW groundswell (periods of 14 to 16 seconds). That means clean, well-shaped waves, especially where the point is. The combined energy sits in the moderate range – strong enough to push you around, but not out of control.
Thursday morning (9 July) kicks off with 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light WSW cross-offshore breeze. Clean, lined-up. The afternoon drops to 3ft but the wind goes straight offshore from the SSW. Still good. Friday morning (10 July) is the early standout: glassy conditions, 4ft SW swell, 14-second period. That’s a near-perfect morning. Crowds can happen here, so get in early.
The weekend keeps it clean: Saturday (11 July) and Sunday (12 July) have 3ft to 4ft SW/SSW swell with light cross-offshore winds. Fun, consistent, no dramas. Monday (13 July) and Tuesday (14 July) are the same story – offshore winds, 2ft to 3ft SW swell, long periods. All good.
Wednesday (15 July) bumps up to 4ft SW swell in the morning, still offshore. That’s the top of the first week. The rest of the week into the weekend (16-19 July) stays in the 3ft to 4ft range, with offshore or light cross-offshore winds. Clean.
Now, Monday 20 July is the big one. The combined energy jumps to 902 (strong) with a 5ft SW swell, 13-second period, and light cross-offshore wind. This is the biggest swell of the run, and it’s still clean. For experienced surfers, this is the day to circle. The point at Puerto Viejo will handle it.
After that, Tuesday 21 July drops back to 4ft with offshore winds. Wednesday 22 July holds 4ft but the period drops to 8 seconds – shorter, less shape, but still surfable with offshore wind.
The last two days (23-24 July) get sloppy. Swell drops to 3ft to 4ft, period is short at 8-9 seconds, and the wind turns cross-shore. Energy is weak. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.
Best bets: Friday morning 10 July for glassy perfection, and Monday 20 July for the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 515 | 306 | 605 | 536 | 447 | 352 | 249 | 509 | 413 | 368 | 326 | 215 | 226 | 211 | 453 | 321 | 321 | 355 | 560 | 437 | 494 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:07PM0.64m | 2:28AM0.75m | 1:11PM0.59m | 3:26AM0.84m | 2:20PM0.55m | 4:20AM0.93m | 3:28PM0.54m | 5:13AM1.00m | 4:33PM0.54m | 6:04AM1.06m | 5:34PM0.54m | 6:53AM1.08m | 6:34PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.14m | 8:42AM0.43m | 8:05PM0.08m | 9:57AM0.38m | 8:59PM0.03m | 10:58AM0.33m | 9:53PM-0.01m | 11:53AM0.28m | 10:46PM-0.04m | 12:45PM0.24m | 11:38PM-0.04m | 1:34PM0.22m | 00:29AM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 515 | 306 | 605 | 536 | 447 | 352 | 249 | 509 | 413 | 368 | 326 | 215 | 203 | 211 | 453 | 321 | 321 | 355 | 560 | 437 | 494 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | W 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 61 | 138 | 57 | 44 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 27 | 56 | 226 | 125 | 3 | 198 | 161 | 111 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 16 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 11 | W 14 | WSW 10 | SSW 16 | W 14 | S 8 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 14 | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 45 | 14 | 173 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 179 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 91 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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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