Playa Grande Forecast & Report

 

🌊 Swell

  • Swell Direction: SSW, SW, or WSW
  • Swell Size: 3ft to 6ft is ideal for most levels
  • Period: 12–16 seconds provides great power and clean shape

 

💨 Wind

  • Wind Direction: Light offshore winds from the east or northeast (E/NE)
  • Best Wind Time: Sunrise to mid-morning (6–9 AM)

 

📅 Tide

  • Best Tides: Mid to high tide is preferred
  • Some sections work well on a pushing tide

 

🌅 Time of Day

  • Early mornings and sunset windows provide the best glassy conditions
  • Midday often brings onshore winds and more texture

 

🏖 Seasons

  • Rainy Season (May–Oct): Bigger and more consistent SW swells
  • Dry Season (Nov–Apr): Smaller waves, still fun but best for beginners

 

🏄‍♀️ Break Types

  • Long sandy beach break with multiple peaks
  • Best for intermediate and advanced surfers, but has beginner-friendly zones too
  • Known for hollow barrels and powerful shoulders on bigger days

 

*IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are not an experiences surfer do not surf the main peak

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