Acre (Mifalim) or Ako Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty flat spell we’re looking at. The whole 16-day window is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing worthwhile, with only a few mornings that might offer a tiny glimmer of hope. The first real chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t come until the morning of Sunday, July 26th, and even then it’s a real struggle.

The main spot we’re looking at is Acre (Mifalim) or Ako, a river mouth setup that’s consistent but beginner-friendly. For the vast majority of the forecast, the wind is a problem. It’s coming from the southwest, west-southwest, and west, which is cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the surface choppy and messy. The swells are tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the period is short. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 100 (51), meaning there’s just no power in the water.

Now, there’s a bit of a bump on Saturday, July 25th. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 316 (moderate), but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, so it’s a total write-off. The biggest problem is the wind direction. The spot needs a west swell to work well, and we’re seeing west-northwest swells for most of the period, which isn’t ideal.

The only mornings that come close to being surfable are Sunday, July 26th, Monday, July 27th, Sunday, August 2nd, and Monday, August 3rd. On the 26th, we have a 3 ft swell from the west-northwest in the morning, but the wind is onshore. The next day, the 27th, the swell drops to 3 ft, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. The 2nd of August is similar with 3 ft and a light cross-onshore breeze. The best-looking morning is Monday, August 3rd. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive for clean conditions, but the swell is a tiny 2 ft from the west-northwest. The energy is very weak (46). It’s a session for a longboard and zero expectations. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

The period after that just drops off a cliff. From August 4th onwards, we’re looking at swells of 1.0 ft to 3 ft with poor winds. It’s a real drought.

So, the standout is a stretch of patience. The best on offer is the glassy morning of Monday, August 3rd. It’s not going to be pumping, but a clean, tiny wave at a river mouth can be a bit of fun. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the wind forecast and hoping for a change. Honestly, for most of this, the setup at this beach-and-river break looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Stay patient, and hopefully the forecasts change.

Rusty.

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