Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right on, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cookin' for Puerto Viejo over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of surf on the cards, starting right away and rolling through most of the forecast period. The water is a balmy 71°, a full nine degrees warmer than usual for this time of year, which is pretty wild. You'll be surfing in boardies for sure.

The main pattern is a stretched-out, clean window of SW and SSW groundswell. The period is hanging out in that sweet spot, mostly between 13 and 17 seconds, meaning proper energy and good shape. The winds are looking light and often offshore, so the lineup is going to be clean and inviting for most of the run.

The standout period kicks off early. Thursday 6th August afternoon is the real deal. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes straight offshore from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is pumping at a solid 727 (moderate) and the conditions are set to be "very good." That's your top pick for the first week, no question.

The run stays lively through the weekend. Friday and Saturday serve up fun, clean 3 ft to 4 ft waves with light cross-offshore breezes, perfect for a long session on the point. Sunday is a bit smaller and the period drops off to 9 seconds on the morning, so it'll be a bit weaker, but still rideable.

Monday 10th August is another highlight. The morning swell is 3 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds with light offshore winds, and the energy is a strong 675 (moderate). The afternoon holds that same quality with 4 ft waves. You'll want to be out there for that.

The quality continues solidly through the middle of the week. Tuesday 11th August afternoon sees a peak of 4 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period and offshore wind, delivering 678 energy (moderate). That's a big contender for the best wave of the trip. Wednesday 12th August morning is a treat with glassy conditions, 4 ft swell, and a slight air wind. It doesn't get much cleaner than that.

The run of good waves carries on through the second week, but it's less of a standout and more of a reliable, fun pattern. The energy stays in the moderate range, and the winds mostly stay light and offshore or cross-offshore. The swell direction holds from the SW, which is right in the optimum zone for the break. The period hangs around 13 to 16 seconds, so the waves will have plenty of punch.

Thursday 13th August afternoon has a nice 3 ft swell with an 18-second period (very long), giving you proper groundswell lines. Keep in mind that long period can make a beach break a bit straight, but on the point at Puerto Viejo, it should wrap in beautifully.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th still offers clean 3 ft to 3 ft waves with good wind, though Sunday morning the 16th has a cross-shore wind that will put a few ripples on the face. The afternoon cleans back up, though.

The last couple of days, especially the 20th and 21st, start to fade a little in energy, but there's still surfable 2 ft to 4 ft waves with offshore winds to finish the run. The Tuesday morning of the 18th has a bit of a cross-shore bump, but the afternoon returns to form with a good 4 ft swell and 711 energy (moderate).

To wrap it up: the whole 16-day window is a go. The best on offer is Thursday afternoon of the 6th, the Tuesday afternoon of the 11th, and the long-period lines on Thursday the 13th. Get on it.

Rusty.

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