Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Punta Brava over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off a stretch of small but clean surf, with a few mornings that’ll be worth the early alarm. The first real standout is Thursday morning, the 6th of August. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 86° – feels like bathwater, but it’s nice. That morning, we’ve got a clean 1ft SSW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 196. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making it tidy. It’s tiny, but it’ll be fun on a longboard or a foamie. The real gem comes the next day, Friday morning the 7th of August. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 576 – that’s strong, punchy energy for such a small wave face. The wind is light from the NNE, offshore, and it’s clean. This is the best session of the first week. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

The pattern holds through the weekend and into the next week. Saturday morning the 8th offers 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore NNE breeze at 9 mph. Combined energy is 452, strong. Sunday morning the 9th is similar at 3ft and 14 seconds, clean and offshore. Monday morning the 10th is a little smaller at 3ft, but still clean. All these mornings are good, but the 7th remains the top pick.

Now, looking further ahead to the second week, things get interesting. Friday morning the 14th of August brings a SW swell at 2ft, but the period hits 20 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is 377, moderate to strong. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE. That long period means the waves will be lined up and powerful for the size, but at a reef break like Punta Brava, that’s a good thing. It’s a promising session, though it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. Saturday morning the 15th is similar, 2ft from the SW with a 17-second period, light offshore wind, and combined energy 350. Another solid bet.

The afternoons, as you can see, are mostly a write-off with onshore winds and stormy conditions. Stick to the mornings. The standout is clear: Friday morning, August 7th. It’s the best combo of clean conditions, solid energy, and a manageable size for the reef. After that, the long-period groundswell on the 14th and 15th is worth a look for the more experienced crew.

– Rusty

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