Bahia Santa Cruz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s lined up for Bahia Santa Cruz over the next couple of weeks.

We’re in for a slow start, but don’t write it off. The first couple of days are a bit of a write-off with poor conditions, but there’s a run of clean, glassy mornings that are going to deliver the goods. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 87°F, which is a nice bonus. The standout period is from Friday 14 August through to Sunday morning 16 August, with solid, long-period groundswell from the SW and glassy conditions. That’s the pick of the forecast.

Tuesday afternoon 11 August is a no-go: cross-on wind, choppy, and poor surf. Just skip it.

Wednesday morning 12 August is where it starts to turn. Glassy, clean, 3 ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (567). It’s small but rewarding for a patient intermediate.

Thursday morning 13 August is similar – glassy, 3 ft SW, 15-second period, moderate energy (399). Nice, clean little waves.

Friday morning 14 August is the first real standout. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SW, 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps to moderate-strong (1134). Glassy conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period suits a point or reef setup, and it’s an exposed beach, so expect it to handle the energy well.

Saturday morning 15 August – glassy again, 5 ft SW swell, 16-second period, combined energy strong (1204). This is the biggest clean swell of the window. Excellent for experienced surfers. If you’re a beginner, this is too big.

Sunday morning 16 August – still good. 4 ft SW, 15-second period, glassy, moderate-strong energy (745). Very good conditions.

From Monday 17 August through to Wednesday 26 August, the pattern repeats: clean, glassy mornings with 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell, and afternoons get blown out by cross-on or onshore wind. The morning sessions are the ticket.

Wednesday 26 August morning is another late standout. Glassy, 3 ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 19 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1283). That’s a lot of push for a small face. Excellent for experienced surfers, but the long period will make it break straight at the beach – best for a point or reef if you can find one.

Crowds are listed as “sometimes” so expect company on the best mornings, especially the Friday-to-Sunday run.

Stay on the glassy mornings, avoid the afternoon winds, and you’ll find some fun, clean lines.

- Rusty

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