Puerto Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, and it’s really building into something special. The water is sitting at a very unusual 71°F right now, a full 9°F warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. That’s a real treat.

We kick off on Saturday the 18th of July with a clean 3ft SW swell at Puerto Viejo. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, making for some nice, clean lines. The energy is moderate (328), and it’s a promising start.

Sunday the 19th steps it up. Morning sees a 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off again. The afternoon is a standout: the same 4ft swell but the wind swings to a 9 mph offshore from the SSW, giving us *gentle offshore and clean* conditions. The energy is climbing (470 / 536).

Monday the 20th is a no-brainer. The morning is the pick of the early week: 3ft of SW swell with a 13-second period and *glass* conditions. That means dead-calm, perfect surface. The afternoon is clean too, with a 3ft swell and offshore wind. You’d be a fool to miss it.

Tuesday the 21st keeps the good times rolling with clean, 3ft to 4ft SW swells and light winds. A solid, consistent run that’s all very surfable.

We get a bit of a lull from Wednesday the 22nd through to Friday the 24th. The swell drops off, and the wind gets a bit messy. There are a few clean windows in the afternoons, but the waves are small (1ft to 2ft) and the energy is moderate. For the most part, it’s a waiting game.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a mixed bag with small, cross-shore wind in the mornings, but keep an eye on Sunday the 26th. The morning goes glassy with a 2ft, 19-second period SW swell, and the afternoon is clean with a 3ft, 18-second swell. The energy is strong (534 / 596). That long period will make for some proper groundswell lines, best at the point section.

Now, here’s the real talking point. From Monday the 27th of July through Wednesday the 29th, we get a proper pulse. Monday morning and afternoon: 4ft of SW swell, a 16-second period, and offshore wind. The energy is very strong (700 / 794). Conditions are clean. Tuesday the 28th is the absolute standout of the whole period. The mornings and afternoons both deliver 5ft of SW swell from that ideal SW direction, with a 16-second period and offshore wind. The energy is massive (1165 / 1288). This is expert territory, but for those who can handle it, this is the best wave of the run. The wind is clean, the swell is solid, and the direction is perfect.

Wednesday the 29th is still very good, with 5ft of clean swell, but the wind goes cross-shore in the afternoon, so aim for the morning. After that, the swell drops back to a more manageable 3ft to 3ft through the end of the month and into August, with clean conditions and a solid 14-second period. A very nice, surfable end to the window.

The absolute best on offer is Tuesday the 28th of July. Puerto Viejo will be firing with that 5ft, 16-second groundswell and offshore wind. It’s a big day for the experienced crew. The other standout is the glassy Monday morning the 20th of July, for the perfect, clean, fun-sized waves.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, and don’t sleep on that Tuesday.

Rusty.

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