Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run on the cards, but it’s not all perfect. The water is sitting at a balmy 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a proper 7° above average, so you’ll be shedding the rubber sooner than usual.

The best stretch starts from Monday the 13th through the weekend. Puerto Viejo is the only show in town, and it’s a beach and point set-up that’s fairly consistent. We’ve got a nice run of clean conditions coming. Monday afternoon kicks it off with a 2ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 368, so there’s some push. Tuesday morning the swell bumps to 3ft from the SSW, 13 seconds, with clean offshore winds – that’s a beauty of a session. The energy jumps to 469. Tuesday afternoon holds the same size with a gentle offshore breeze and energy at 485.

Wednesday and Thursday keep the rhythm. Wednesday morning has 4ft from the SW, 12-second period, clean, with energy around 401. Thursday is the standout for this first week: 4ft from the SSW, 13-second period, clean offshore winds, and the energy hitting 586. That’s the pick of the bunch right there. Friday sees the swell ease a touch to 3-4ft, still clean, and Saturday holds steady at 4ft. Sunday rounds out the week with another 4ft swell, 12 seconds, and clean conditions – the energy is back up to 528.

Now, there’s a bit of a wobble on Monday the 20th. Morning brings a cross-shore wind and only marginal conditions, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a 4ft, 13-second swell and offshore wind. Tuesday the 21st is a mixed bag – the morning is messy with cross-shore wind and a bigger 5ft swell, but the period is short at 11 seconds, and the energy is strong at 600. That’s a bit fat and junky, honestly. The afternoon improves with a 3ft, 11-second swell and clean winds.

From Wednesday the 22nd through Saturday the 25th, things get more ordinary. The swell drops back, periods shorten, and winds get cross-shore or light and variable. There are a few clean windows, but the energy dips below 300 and the quality is average. Not a write-off, but nothing to get excited about.

Then, in the second week, we get a flicker of hope for Monday the 27th. The swell is only 2ft, but the period is a very long 17 seconds from the SW – that’s proper groundswell. Energy is 329. That’s promising, but long-period swells this small can be pretty roly-poly at a beach/point set-up. Tuesday the 28th is the big one in the long-range. We’re looking at a 4ft to 5ft swell from the SW with a very long 15-second period. Tuesday afternoon has the best of it: the energy rips up to 1145 – that’s strong, and the report says “very good surf conditions.” Keep an eye on that one, but don’t book your flights yet; it’s a long way out.

Overall, the first week is the winner. Thursday the 16th is the day to circle – clean, 4ft, offshore wind, and solid energy. The long-range Tuesday the 28th is a real tease, but we’ll see.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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