Playa Grande
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