Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Puerto Viejo over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, starting this Sunday the 16th and running through to the end of the month. The first few days are looking good, but the real standout is shaping up for Tuesday the 18th – that’s the one to circle on your calendar.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to fuss over extra rubber.

Let’s get into it. For the first session, Sunday morning the 16th, Puerto Viejo has a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell with a long 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the SSW. The energy is moderate (457). It’s a nice, welcoming start, and the wind is offshore – that’s the key. It’s a beach and point setup, so that long period will wrap nicely around the point. Crowds are often here, so get there early.

Sunday afternoon the swell drops a touch to 2 ft, but the period stays long at 16 seconds, still offshore from the S. Energy is moderate (428). Still clean, still fun.

Monday the 17th is similar – morning has 3 ft SW swell at 14 seconds, offshore S wind, energy 348. Afternoon picks up to 3 ft at 13 seconds, cleaner with a moderate offshore breeze. Consistent, clean little waves.

Now, Tuesday the 18th is the pick of the week. The morning sees 5 ft SW swell at 12 seconds, with a moderate offshore SSE wind, and energy jumps to 777. That’s moderate to strong energy. The afternoon gets even better: 6 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, still offshore from the S, and energy hits 1043 – that’s strong wave energy. This is excellent surf. The swell is getting up there, but still manageable for intermediates, and the wind is offshore. That’s your standout session.

Wednesday the 19th holds solid: morning 5 ft SSW swell, light offshore wind, energy 620. Afternoon 6 ft SSW swell at 9 seconds, moderate offshore breeze, energy 563. The period is a bit shorter but still clean.

Thursday the 20th is still good, with 5 ft SSW swell in the morning, a light cross-offshore wind, energy 420. Afternoon drops to 5 ft, but still cross-off and clean. Good waves, just not as strong.

Then we hit a gap. From Friday the 21st through to Wednesday the 26th, the surf gets small and weak. The swell drops to 1 ft to 2 ft, energy is low (between 121 and 196), and the winds are mostly cross or cross-off. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.

Thursday the 27th shows some promise. The morning has a 2 ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s marginal. The afternoon, however, picks up to 2 ft SW swell at 15 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze, and energy jumps to 452. That’s clean and good again.

Friday the 28th is a bit mixed: 3 ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore, making it feel marginal. Energy is 398. The afternoon is similar with 3 ft at 14 seconds, but still cross-shore.

Saturday the 29th sees a 4 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore in the morning. The afternoon, though, turns cross-offshore, and the energy is 561. That’s clean and good.

Sunday the 30th is clean all day: 4 ft SW swell, cross-offshore in the morning, offshore in the afternoon. Energy is 516 to 551. Solid.

And finally, Monday the 31st – this one could be a sleeper hit. The morning is glassy, with a 4 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, and energy hits 894. That’s strong. Glassy conditions and a good swell – that’s a recipe for a great session. Keep an eye on it.

So, to sum it up: the best surf is Tuesday the 18th with 6 ft SW swell and offshore wind. The second best is Monday the 31st with glassy conditions and strong energy. The first week has a solid run, then a lull, then the tail end of the month looks promising again.

I’m Rusty. See you in the water. 😎

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