Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Viejo surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 (Aug 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Puerto Viejo.
We've got a solid run of surf on the cards, starting right now. The water is sitting at 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's seriously unusual, mate. You’ll be in for a warm one.
The standout period is hands down this coming Sunday, the 30th of August, through to Friday the 4th of September. The pick of the bunch is Friday the 4th of September. We’re looking at a clean 5ft SW groundswell (moderate to strong combined energy of 1005) with a nice 16-second period and light offshore winds from the south. That’s the kind of juice that’ll really push through the lineup. The point will be doing its thing. The day before, Thursday the 3rd, is also a ripper, with a 3ft SW swell and a very long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, and with those cross-offshore winds, it’ll be clean.
The first week is all good. Sunday morning the 30th kicks off with a clean 4ft SW swell. The wind is offshore from the south, so that beach-and-point setup will be clean. The crowds are “often” here, so expect some company. The swell drops a little into Monday (31st) and Tuesday (1st of September), but it stays rideable and clean. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd see the swell period stretching out – 18 seconds on Wednesday afternoon, 17 seconds on Thursday – which means long, walled-up waves that will really link up along the point. Just keep in mind, with that long period (over 15 seconds) the beach section might be a bit straight, but the point will be a treat.
After that Friday the 4th peak, the swell settles back a bit over the second week. From Saturday the 5th of September onwards, we’re looking at a consistent 2ft to 3ft of SW swell, almost always with light offshore or cross-offshore winds. The 7th of September (Monday) morning is noteworthy for glassy conditions. The energy drops off a touch from the 11th onwards, with the combined energy hanging around 200-300, and the wind gets a bit stronger on the 12th, but it’s still offshore. It’s not the big, punchy stuff of the first week, but you’ll still get a wave. The 13th of September has a tiny 2ft swell, but with a very long 18-second period, so if you know the right bank, you might find a sneaky one.
The only real gap is a very minor one on the 13th morning where the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit messy. For the size, even the biggest day (5ft) is fine for most intermediates. The 3ft days are perfect for a longboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°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 Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 572 | 423 | 314 | 268 | 268 | 236 | 167 | 134 | 203 | 141 | 260 | 414 | 505 | 573 | 813 | 894 | 757 | 825 | 541 | 518 | 335 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:29PM0.69m | 7:29AM0.80m | 8:13PM0.71m | 7:57AM0.73m | 9:03PM0.73m | 8:29AM0.66m | 10:03PM0.73m | 9:08AM0.58m | 11:19PM0.74m | 10:05AM0.51m | 00:47AM0.77m | 11:42AM0.46m | 2:07AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM0.19m | 1:16AM0.24m | 1:56PM0.17m | 2:00AM0.29m | 2:25PM0.16m | 2:52AM0.35m | 3:00PM0.16m | 4:04AM0.41m | 3:46PM0.17m | 6:02AM0.44m | 4:51PM0.18m | 8:11AM0.40m | 6:19PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 572 | 423 | 314 | 268 | 268 | 100 | 112 | 88 | 52 | 51 | 47 | 414 | 505 | 573 | 813 | 894 | 757 | 825 | 541 | 518 | 335 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 17 | 15 | 70 | 51 | 236 | 167 | 134 | 119 | 94 | 72 | 67 | 20 | 20 | 64 | 42 | 39 | — | 18 | 29 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 82 | 133 | 97 | 203 | 141 | 260 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 28 | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 29 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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