Baleal Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the local lineup at Baleal Sul.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for any decent waves. We’ve got a solid gap with no real surf on offer right through the first week. The period from Tuesday morning right through to the following Monday is a write-off. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing from the north, and the swell is messy and weak. There’s a bit of energy in the water on Thursday afternoon with a combined energy of 847 (moderate), but it’s pinned to poor surf conditions, so don’t get your hopes up.

The first real standout in this forecast doesn’t appear until Sunday, September 13th. The morning session is the only thing that looks even remotely interesting. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell from the NNW with a long period of 13 seconds, giving it a strong combined energy of 1046. There’s a light cross-shore breeze from the east at just 3 mph, which will keep things pretty clean. The water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so pretty normal. This is a lot of energy for a spot that’s known to be inconsistent and sheltered, so it’s one to watch. The swell is getting up there though, so it’s not a beginner’s day.

After that, things drop right back off. The rest of the second week is a mix of tiny, weak swells and poor wind. The only other moment that might be worth a paddle is Monday, September 14th morning. It’s a small 4 ft swell from the NW with a 11-second period, but the wind is glassy. The waves will be small and weak (combined energy of 391), but it’ll be clean. Don’t expect much.

Bottom line: the only real chance to get wet is the morning of the 13th, and even that’s a bit of a gamble at an inconsistent spot. The rest of the 16-day window is a long, flat, and windy stretch.

Rusty.

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