Acre (Mifalim) or Ako Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf situation for the Acre (Mifalim) area, that's a river break. Honestly, looking over the next couple of weeks, it's a tough stretch. The first recommendation doesn't come up until the beginning of the second week, specifically Tuesday, July 14th. Before that, from now up until that point, it's all "poor surf conditions" with scores that just aren't worth paddling out for. We're talking a solid 10-day wait for anything that even hints at being worthwhile.

So, the first faint glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, July 14th during the morning. The swell bumps up to about 3 ft out of the west-northwest with a period of 8 seconds, giving us moderate wave energy (109). The wind is light from the WSW, so it's offshore and glassy, which is a major positive for a river mouth. But the water is about average for this time of year. Even then, it's only rated as "marginal" at best, so don't get your hopes up for anything epic. That break is exposed to swell from the west, so the direction is on the money. It's consistent and a beginner-friendly wave, but expect a few others out there as crowds can be 'often'. For a seasoned surfer, the waves are small and won't have much power with such short period. For the total beginner, it's a non-threatening ankle-to-knee high wave.

After that brief window, we slide back into poor conditions again for several days. The next time we see something that's not a complete write-off is on Friday, July 17th in the morning. Again, we've got a 3 ft swell from the west-northwest, slightly weaker energy (75), and light cross-onshore breezes. It's another "marginal" call. There's not enough stand-out quality in either of these two days to truly recommend changing your schedule for it.

The rest of the period, including the tail end of the second week, is a mix of small, short-period swells and choppy onshore winds. Nothing surf-worthy at all. The wave energy is generally weak, hovering around 100 or below on most days, with wind mostly blowing onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of a clean face.

In short, it's a lean 16 days for Acre. The only days that aren't total washouts are a few mornings in the second week, but even those are marginal. The best option, if you're desperate, is Tuesday, July 14th morning, for the cleanest 3 ft offering, but keep expectations low. It's a rare bit of promise in a long, flat spell. Keep an eye on the forecasts though, things can change.

Rusty.

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