Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 757 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Viejo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya live from the beach. Let's get into it.
We've got a solid run of surf on the horizon here at Puerto Viejo. The early part of the week is looking super clean, with a nice playful pulse of swell. The water is a balmy 71°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – feels like a bath, honestly. The energy in the water is moderate, but the quality is what's gonna get you out of bed.
The standout session is likely going to be Monday afternoon, July 27th. The swell is a fun 4ft from the SW, and the wind is light and offshore. The combined energy is solid (728), and the forecast is screaming "very good surf conditions." This is your window for some clean, lined-up waves.
Tuesday, July 28th is another cracker. Morning starts with 4ft and a near-glassy cross-off, building to 4ft in the afternoon. The energy is even higher (755), and the wind stays light and favourable. This is the pick of the bunch for the week if you can only get out once.
Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, July 30th keep the good times rolling. Swell hangs around the 4ft to 4ft mark, with offshore or light cross-off winds. The energy drops a bit through the week, but the conditions remain clean.
We get a bit of a lull in quality from Friday, July 31st through to Tuesday, August 4th. The swell dips to 2ft-3ft, and while the wind is mostly favourable, the wave quality is described as "ordinary." It's still surfable, but you won't be scrambling for your board.
Things start looking interesting again towards the end of the run. Sunday, August 9th shows a nice pulse of 4ft-4ft with a longer period (15 seconds) and offshore winds in the afternoon. The energy jumps back up (721). This is a promising long-range call.
The real late-stage wildcard is Monday afternoon, August 10th. The guidance shows a jump to 6ft from the S, but with a short period of 9 seconds. The wind is moderate offshore, and the energy is strong (1230). This is a solid swell, but that short period means it might be a bit lumpy and less organized. It's one to watch as we get closer.
There are no total gaps in the forecast, but the period from late July 31st through August 4th is a bit flat and ordinary. Still, the overall pattern is optimistic – we've got a lot of clean, fun waves coming up.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 236 | 215 | 379 | 587 | 669 | 739 | 649 | 685 | 581 | 503 | 488 | 411 | 330 | 380 | 265 | 200 | 167 | 86 | 123 | 214 | 213 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:51PM0.46m | 5:25AM0.84m | 4:34PM0.47m | 5:59AM0.87m | 5:13PM0.49m | 6:30AM0.90m | 5:50PM0.50m | 6:59AM0.91m | 6:29PM0.52m | 7:27AM0.91m | 7:08PM0.54m | 7:52AM0.89m | 7:51PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.34m | 10:00PM0.13m | 12:06PM0.32m | 10:38PM0.11m | 12:37PM0.31m | 11:13PM0.10m | 1:08PM0.30m | 11:47PM0.10m | 1:37PM0.29m | 00:19AM0.12m | 2:05PM0.28m | 00:52AM0.16m | 2:32PM0.27m | 1:26AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 110 | 171 | 379 | 587 | 669 | 739 | 649 | 685 | 581 | 503 | 488 | 411 | 330 | 380 | 265 | 200 | 167 | 86 | 55 | 214 | 213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | S 7 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 178 | 64 | 158 | 31 | 43 | 52 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 45 | 21 | 12 | 41 | 40 | 13 | 33 | 18 | 123 | 56 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 6 | SW 10 | W 14 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | W 13 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 3 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | W 12 |
| kJ | 236 | 215 | 30 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 28 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 47 | 23 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 12 | 19 | — | — | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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).
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