Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's shaping up at Punta Brava – this is the call for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, there's some decent energy in the water. That first Monday morning session on July 6th is looking sweet. We've got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a solid 16-second period. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus. The wind is light and offshore from the north, making for some glassy, clean lines. The combined energy is sitting at a moderate 632, so there's enough push to have some fun. If you can, get on it early Monday morning.

That morning is the standout of the whole outlook, but Tuesday July 7th is also worth a look. The swell picks up a touch to 4ft from the same SSW direction, with an even longer 18-second period and combined energy jumping up to 1141. That's a lot of power. Tuesday morning has a cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, keeping it clean for experienced surfers. Just be aware, this is a reef break and a very consistent one at that – perfect for advanced crew. Because the swell is over 5ft and the period is long, this is really for the guys who know what they're doing.

For the following week, things settle down but stay rideable. Wednesday July 8th morning looks clean again with a 4ft SSW swell, and then we get a run of glassy mornings from Thursday July 9th through to the weekend. Thursday and Friday mornings are glassy with 3ft and 3ft SSW swells respectively, though there is a risk of thunderstorms. Saturday July 11th starts glassy with a 4ft SSW swell, and Sunday July 12th is dead calm with a clean 3ft swell. The energy drops into the 300-500 range these days, so it's more about finesse than raw power.

Into the second week, from July 13th onwards, we see the swell stay small to moderate, mostly between 2ft and 3ft. There are a few more clean windows – Monday July 13th afternoon, Tuesday July 14th morning, and Wednesday July 15th morning all offer clean or glassy conditions with that consistent SSW swell. The one that catches my eye is Monday July 20th morning – a glassy start with a small 2ft swell, but it's got a very long 18-second period and combined energy of 559. That long-period groundswell on a reef like Punta Brava could be deceptively fun and punchy for its size. Don't sleep on it.

Overall, there's surf almost every day in this 16-day window, but the best bet is that first Monday morning. Get out there.

Rusty.

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