Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s running for Puerto Viejo over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, with only a small slow start. The first real action kicks in on Monday the 3rd of August. It’s not going to be pumping straight away, but the pattern is set for a good week. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday morning the 3rd sees a clean 3ft swell from the south, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (279). It’s a decent start, nothing to write home about but enough to get wet. The afternoon drops a little to 3ft, still clean but ordinary.

Tuesday the 4th picks up. The swell comes from the southwest, still around 3ft to 3ft, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, and the energy is building (333 to 422). The wind stays light and cross-offshore. It’s clean and the waves are starting to get some shape.

Now, let’s talk about the standout. Thursday the 6th of August is the one to circle. The swell is 4ft from the southwest, but the period is 16 seconds, and the combined energy hits 793 – that’s strong, punchy energy. The wind goes offshore in the afternoon, glassy and clean. This is a proper groundswell, and at Puerto Viejo, with that point and beach setup, you’re looking at some long, lined-up waves. It’s a good day for the intermediate surfers, and the more experienced crew will be stoked too. The crowds are often around here, so get there early.

Friday the 7th holds in with 4ft swell and 14-second period, still clean. The energy is still strong (600). Saturday the 8th is a bit mixed – the morning has a cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a 4ft south swell and 8 seconds. Sunday the 9th is consistent, 4ft from the south, 9 seconds, light cross-offshore winds.

By Monday the 10th, the swell is up to 5ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds, and the energy is high (624). The morning wind is cross-shore, so the afternoon is the better bet.

Now, here’s the second standout. Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell is 5ft from the south, 12-second period, and the energy is again 793. The wind is offshore both morning and afternoon. This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s getting into the range where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the intermediates and experts, this is a cracking day. The water might be a little more challenging, but the waves will be well-shaped.

After that, the surf settles a bit. The 12th and 13th see the swell drop to 4ft and then 2ft, but the period on the 13th is 18 seconds – very long period. That’s a groundswell that will love the point and reef sections, but at the beach break it might feel a bit fat. The 14th and 15th see a return to 3ft, 15-16 second swells, with clean conditions.

The second week holds a steady run of 4ft swells from the southwest, with 12-14 second periods and light winds. It’s not the high-energy of the first week, but it’s consistent and clean. There’s no major gap here – just a solid, reliable run of surf right through to the 18th.

So, the best on offer is Thursday the 6th and Tuesday the 11th. Both have strong energy, good size, and offshore winds. The rest of the fortnight is full of clean, surfable waves. Get on it.

Rusty.

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