Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a look at what Puerto Viejo has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, starting straight away. The first few days build into a nice little window, but the standout is going to be that first pulse. Monday morning the 10th kicks things off with a clean 3ft SSW swell, a period of 14 seconds, and light offshore winds. The water is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (673), and with the wind holding off the morning, it's going to be super clean. That afternoon drops a little stronger, 4ft with 13 seconds, still glassy offshore – a real treat.

Tuesday the 11th holds on. The morning is a bit smaller at 3ft but the period’s up to 15 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon picks up to 4ft, 14 seconds, still clean. The combined energy stays moderate (668). Wednesday the 12th stays solid, with 4ft and 3ft through the day, both with offshore winds, though the energy dips a touch.

Thursday the 13th is a real highlight. The morning has a smaller 2ft, but that’s a 18-second period groundswell – this is a long period, very long period. The afternoon is even better: 3ft from the WSW with the same 18-second period, combined energy cracking 736 (moderate), and the wind is clean offshore. This is the kind of day that’s perfect for the point and reef sections, as that long period will stand up nicely. The beach might get a bit straight, but the point will be singing.

Friday the 14th keeps the fun going. Morning sees 4ft at 16 seconds, cross-offshore breeze, combined energy at 774 (moderate). The afternoon is 4ft at 15 seconds, still offshore. Another very good day.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th still have surf, but the wind picks up a bit. Sunday afternoon sees a jump in size to 6ft, but the period drops right back to 8 seconds. That’s short period, and while the wind is still offshore, it’s a moderate breeze. The energy is moderate (797), but it’s not as clean.

Monday the 17th shows 5ft swell with that same short 8-second period, and moderate offshore winds. This is getting a bit hefty for beginners, and the short period won’t give the same quality. The energy is moderate (809). Tuesday the 18th is a bit more promising with 5ft and a 10-second period, cross-offshore, lighter wind.

Then things get a bit iffy. Thursday the 20th is a write-off with poor conditions and cross-onshore winds. Friday the 21st to Sunday the 23rd sees the swell drop back to 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is light and clean, and the period is back up to 13-16 seconds. The energy is moderate (312-507). The absolute standout in this second week is Sunday the 23rd morning: glassy conditions, 3ft of 12-second SW swell, combined energy 351 (moderate) – that’s a proper glassy dawny for the experienced crew.

Monday the 24th is a bit marginal with a cross-shore wind, but Tuesday the 25th finishes the run strong with a nice 4ft, 13-second SSW swell, light cross-offshore breeze, and combined energy of 696 (moderate). A very good way to end the outlook.

Overall, the first week is the pick of the bunch, especially Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th. The second week is smaller but offers some clean, glassy windows if you’re patient. The crowds at Puerto Viejo can show up, so get in early.

Rusty.

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