
Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 929 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down this next stretch of surf. It’s a slow start, but there’s some proper glassy fun to be had if you play your cards right.
The standout session is shaping up for Thursday afternoon, the 6th. We’ve got a 4-5ft southwest swell rolling in with a long, 16-second period. The energy is strong (944), and with a light offshore breeze, it’s going to be as clean as it gets. That’s your best bet for the first week, hands down.
The rest of the early period is smaller, mostly 2-3ft, with light cross-off winds keeping things tidy. The water is running a wild 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is some seriously unusual stuff. The swell direction is right on the money for Puerto Viejo, matching its preferred SW angle.
The weekend sees a drop, with waves easing to 2-2ft. Still rideable, but you’ll need to be on the right board. Then the energy picks back up as we get into the new week.
Monday the 10th is a good one, with a clean 3ft from the SSW and a proper offshore wind. It’s not big, but it’ll be perfect. The energy is solidly moderate (671). The days that follow keep a similar rhythm, with clean 3-4ft waves and light winds. The long-period swells can make the beach breaks a bit straight, but the points and reefs will be handling them nicely.
Around the 14th and 15th, we see another pulse, with a 4ft swell and a 16-second period on the 14th. A solid, consistent run of surf, but nothing huge.
The 16th is the one to skip. The wind goes northwest, putting a cross-onshore chop on everything. It’s going to be a mess. After that, things clean right back up for the final push into the 19th, with some lovely, clean 3-4ft surf and glassy mornings.
So, the picks are Thursday afternoon, and that final run on the 19th looks promising, but it’s a long way out. Forecasts can change, but it’s worth keeping an eye on. Get out there and enjoy that warm water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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212 | 306 | 346 | 315 | 295 | 272 | 384 | 929 | 701 | 528 | 459 | 299 | 202 | 167 | 118 | 110 | 174 | 305 | 373 | 362 | 420 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:29PM0.63m | 9:43AM0.68m | 11:40PM0.66m | 10:28AM0.61m | 00:59AM0.71m | 11:33AM0.54m | 2:15AM0.78m | 1:00PM0.50m | 3:20AM0.86m | 2:27PM0.50m | 4:15AM0.94m | 3:40PM0.52m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.21m | 3:48AM0.41m | 4:37PM0.19m | 5:20AM0.45m | 5:29PM0.17m | 7:27AM0.46m | 6:36PM0.15m | 9:06AM0.41m | 7:46PM0.11m | 10:11AM0.35m | 8:51PM0.06m | 11:00AM0.29m | 9:49PM0.02m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
121 | 127 | 346 | 315 | 295 | 272 | 384 | 929 | 701 | 528 | 459 | 105 | 109 | 84 | 86 | 101 | 125 | 305 | 373 | 362 | 420 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 |
212 | 306 | 93 | 70 | 75 | 63 | 290 | 13 | 72 | 80 | 103 | 299 | 202 | 167 | 118 | 110 | 174 | 103 | 101 | 76 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 10 | W 10 | S 9 | W 10 | NW 11 | W 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 8 |
3 | 15 | 16 | 58 | 95 | 112 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 48 | 93 | 67 | 30 | 96 | 197 | 224 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Puerto Viejo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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