Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the menu for Puerto Viejo, starting right from Wednesday the 15th of July. The pattern is consistent: a persistent SW groundswell, with periods hanging around 11 to 13 seconds, keeping the waves lined up and full of push. The combined energy is moderate to strong throughout, bouncing between 200 and 760 (moderate wave energy), so there’s plenty of grunt in the water without it being a washing machine. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises.

Wednesday the 15th kicks things off with clean 4ft swell from the SW, a 12-second period, and light cross-off winds. It’s a gentle start, but the wave quality is there – smooth, clean faces. Thursday the 16th is where it starts to get a bit more interesting. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and we get proper offshore winds on Thursday afternoon. That’s prime Puerto Viejo right there: clean, shapely waves. Friday the 17th keeps the offshore flow going in the morning with 4ft SSW swell, though the afternoon drops off a touch.

The real standout, the one you don’t want to miss, is Puerto Viejo on Thursday the 16th of July, afternoon. You’ve got 4ft of SSW groundswell, a 13-second period, and clean offshore wind from the south. The combined energy is pumping at 548 (moderate wave energy), and the swell direction is right on the money for this spot. It’s fairly exposed to the SW, so it’s going to be holding the swell beautifully. Crowds are often in the water here, so get out there early or plan your session smart. This is the pick of the first week.

The consistency holds all the way through to the 22nd, with surfable waves every day. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are both clean, with 4ft SW swell and light winds. Monday the 20th is a bit of a lull with smaller 2ft surf, but it’s a good day to rest or sort your gear. Tuesday the 21st brings back a nice 4ft SW swell with 12-second period and light cross-off winds – a solid session.

Now, looking into the second week, things get a bit more unsettled. Thursday the 23rd has a shorter period, 8 seconds, which is a bit of a downer, but the swell is still 4ft and the wind is light. The energy is still moderate (456). Friday the 24th shows a bigger jump in energy (763 to 1059 – strong wave energy), but the wind turns cross-on and cross-shore, making it choppy. The swell is 4ft to 5ft, but the quality drops. This is one for the kite surfers, not the paddle crew.

The real standout in the second week is Sunday the 26th of July. The afternoon session is a beauty: 4ft S swell, 13-second period, light cross-off breeze, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 740 (moderate wave energy). It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in. Monday the 27th shows a very long period swell of 18 seconds, but it’s only 3ft to 3ft. That long period means the waves will be clean and powerful, but with a lot of time between sets. It’s a spot for the patient surfer.

Wednesday the 29th of July also looks good, with 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and offshore winds in the afternoon. That’s another solid day to circle on the calendar.

Overall, the first week is the more reliable bet. Thursday the 16th afternoon is the absolute best of the lot. The second week has promise, especially Sunday the 26th and Wednesday the 29th, but keep an eye on the forecasts. There’s a bit of a gap around the 24th and 25th where the conditions get messy, but it’s not a total washout. The surf is here, just be smart about when you paddle out.

Rusty.

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