Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk surf for Puerto Viejo. I’m Rusty, and here’s the story over the next sixteen days.

We’ve got a nice run of waves starting right now. The water’s about average temp for the season, so no need to change your wetsuit. The first few days are all about clean, fun-sized surf. The real standout is Sunday the 19th. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the southwest with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy in the morning. That’s about as good as it gets for a beach and point break. The wave energy is strong at 545, so there’s plenty of power. It’s a perfect day for intermediates.

Saturday the 18th is a solid start, with waves around 3ft from the SSW and SW, light cross-off winds, and clean conditions. Monday the 20th is much the same, with 3ft waves and clean conditions. Tuesday the 21st stays clean, with offshore winds picking up in the afternoon, giving you some nice, clean faces.

We hit a soft patch mid-week. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd see the swell drop and the period get short, with some cross-shore breeze. Wednesday morning is a write-off, with a 4ft swell but only a 7-second period, which is going to be a mess. Friday the 24th is a little better, with a longer period but still small.

Then we get a treat on Sunday the 26th. A 2ft swell from the southwest with a 19-second period is a very long period groundswell. The wave energy is a massive 667, and it’s glassy in the morning. That long period is going to wrap around the point perfectly, giving you super clean, long rides. It’s a beautiful, mellow session.

But the big one, the one you need to plan for, is Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, all from the southwest. The period is 15 to 16 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with serious power. The wave energy is over 1400, which is massive. The winds are offshore or light cross-off, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you’ve got the skills, this is going to be a ripper. The 29th holds well with 5ft swell and similar conditions, so you’ve got a couple of days of big, clean waves.

The following week tails off, with smaller, cleaner waves through the end of July and into August. The first of August looks like a nice, fun day with 2ft to 3ft swell and a 15-second period, clean and lined up.

So, the best of the bunch: Sunday the 19th for a classic, glassy session, and Tuesday the 28th for the big, powerful groundswell that will have the experienced crew out in force. The crowds are often around here, so expect some company, but the quality will make it worthwhile.

Rusty.

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