Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a solid run of surf at Puerto Viejo, and honestly, it’s a pretty good stretch for an intermediate surfer. The water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 70.3°, so you can get away with a shorty. The overall pattern is a nice, consistent pulse of south-west swell, with clean conditions more often than not. The first few days are the real standouts.
Wednesday the 5th kicks things off with a clean 3.3ft of SW swell, and the wind is light and offshore. The energy is moderate at 447, and it’s glassy. That’s a great start. Thursday the 6th is even better. The morning is a bit on the small side, but the afternoon jumps to 3.6ft out of the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and with light offshore wind, this is the best session of the week. The energy ramps up too, hitting 721 (moderate). This is the one to circle.
Friday and Saturday keep the fun rolling. Friday has 3.6ft with light cross-offshore wind, and on Saturday the swell drops a touch but stays clean. The weekend is still good, but Thursday is the standout. The following week, from Monday the 10th through to Tuesday the 11th, holds steady with around 3.3ft of swell and clean conditions. The energy stays moderate, in the 500-650 range.
By the second week, things look a bit more mixed. Wednesday the 12th has a bit of cross-shore wind messing it up. There’s a very good looking session on Thursday the 13th afternoon with 3.0ft from the west-south-west and an 18-second period, energy at 832, and offshore wind. That’s promising. From the 14th to the 17th is mostly good, with the morning of Monday the 17th looking tidy with 3.3ft of SW swell and light offshore conditions. There are some funky cross-shore days on the 18th and 19th, but on Thursday the 20th, things clean up again with offshore wind and 4.3ft of swell. The energy on the 19th gets into the moderate-to-strong range at 966, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up, so it's not a standout. The 20th morning is the best of that late run.
Overall, the 6th of August afternoon is the absolute pick of the block. Get in the water. Crowds are possible here, so don’t sleep on that session.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 295 | 236 | 290 | 643 | 701 | 528 | 398 | 299 | 199 | 158 | 118 | 109 | 174 | 309 | 379 | 368 | 440 | 372 | 577 | 475 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 5:04AM1.01m | 4:41PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:44AM0.24m | 10:42PM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 295 | 236 | 203 | 643 | 701 | 528 | 398 | 107 | 103 | 105 | 80 | 52 | 99 | 309 | 379 | 368 | 440 | 372 | 577 | 475 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — |
| kJ | 57 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 93 | 99 | 299 | 199 | 158 | 118 | 68 | 174 | 99 | 78 | 74 | 206 | 228 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 11 | W 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 95 | 112 | 290 | 8 | 4 | — | 5 | 7 | 12 | 48 | 93 | 109 | 30 | 96 | 197 | 173 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
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 |
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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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