Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

We're looking at a solid run of surf on the cards, but it's a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The standout is a classic, exposed reef break that loves a good SSW swell. The water is sitting at 86°F right now, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – you're not going to need a thick suit, that's for sure.

The first call is for Monday afternoon, the 20th of July. It's small, with waves around 2ft from the SSW, but it's holding a nice 12-second period. The breeze is dead glassy from the east at 3 mph, which is a beautiful thing. It's not a big day, but it's clean. The combined energy is moderate (298).

Tuesday the 21st morning is looking similar, with 2ft SSW swell and a longer 14-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. It’s clean. The afternoons do get messy with onshore wind, so mornings are the go.

We get a few days of small, clean windows in the mornings, but the real eye-opener kicks in on Friday the 24th. The morning swell is only 2ft, but the period jumps to 24 seconds – that's a proper, long-period groundswell. The energy is strong (618) and it's glassy with a light NE breeze. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. The best of the early run.

The real standout, though, is the following week. The morning of Tuesday the 28th of July is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is up to 4ft from the SSW, with an 18-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NE at 9 mph, and the combined energy is very strong (1011). This is excellent, punchy surf for experienced surfers. It's a bit too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of confidence, this is the session to circle on the calendar. Wednesday the 29th holds similar size and quality, and the morning of Thursday the 30th is also a gem with 4ft swell and glassy conditions.

There's a drop in size and quality coming into the first weekend of August, but the surf picks up again on the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. That morning sees a 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze, giving a very strong energy reading (616). It's a brilliant option, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

This is a spot that's very consistent, so when it's good, it's reliable. The only downside is that it can get a bit crowded, so get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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