Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and Fahrenheit.
We’ve got a solid run of clean surf lined up at Puerto Viejo, a beach and point setup that’s fairly consistent and made for an intermediate. The water is sitting at 69°F – that’s a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’re looking at something real special. The swell energy is moderate to strong, with values sitting in the 800s at its peak, so there’s plenty of push in the water.
The best of the lot kicks off this Saturday, August 29th. Morning sees some clouds, but a 5ft SW swell gets in with a 14-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a solid 852, and conditions are clean. It’s the standout of the whole window. Saturday afternoon keeps the vibe going with a 5ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a light offshore from the SSW. That’s as good as it gets.
Sunday the 30th stays clean with a 4ft SW swell, 13 seconds, and light cross-off in the morning, switching to a gentle offshore by afternoon. Monday the 31st still has waist-high 3ft SW swell and clean conditions with offshore winds in the afternoon. Tuesday the 1st of September gets a little smaller, 3ft, but still clean in the afternoon with a light cross-off. The second week starts with a slight drop in size, but the quality remains.
From Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 11th, we’re looking at consistent head-high to shoulder-high surf, mostly 3ft to 4ft, with that reliable SW swell direction and period in the 13-17 second range. Winds stay light and mostly cross-off or offshore, so the surface stays clean. The standout in this stretch is Friday the 4th of September: 4ft SW swell, 16 seconds, a light cross-off in the morning turning offshore in the afternoon, and combined energy of 834. That’s a beauty.
Towards the end, on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th, the swell drops period to 8-9 seconds and shifts to a SSW direction, but the size hangs around 4ft to 5ft. Winds are light and cross-off, so it’s still surfable, just not as lined up as the earlier days.
This is a cracking run of surf for Puerto Viejo. The early days are the true standouts, with that Saturday the 29th being the pick of the bunch. Clean, warm, and plenty of swell energy. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but the waves are worth it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 825 | 711 | 545 | 520 | 479 | 314 | 268 | 268 | 236 | 197 | 132 | 203 | 141 | 206 | 414 | 505 | 573 | 813 | 989 | 856 | 911 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:49PM0.66m | 7:03AM0.85m | 7:29PM0.69m | 7:29AM0.80m | 8:13PM0.71m | 7:57AM0.73m | 9:03PM0.73m | 8:29AM0.66m | 10:03PM0.73m | 9:08AM0.58m | 11:19PM0.74m | 10:05AM0.51m | 00:47AM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.21m | 00:37AM0.19m | 1:30PM0.19m | 1:16AM0.24m | 1:56PM0.17m | 2:00AM0.29m | 2:25PM0.16m | 2:52AM0.35m | 3:00PM0.16m | 4:04AM0.41m | 3:46PM0.17m | 6:02AM0.44m | 4:51PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 825 | 711 | 545 | 520 | 479 | 314 | 268 | 268 | 79 | 86 | 68 | 49 | 48 | 45 | 414 | 505 | 573 | 813 | 989 | 856 | 911 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | W 11 | S 6 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 24 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 56 | 57 | 236 | 197 | 132 | 121 | 114 | 90 | 82 | 63 | 28 | 20 | 42 | 42 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | NW 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 51 | 50 | 133 | 97 | 203 | 141 | 206 | 32 | 20 | 47 | 24 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | 14 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 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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