Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks at Figueira da Foz are a proper mixed bag. We’re looking at a stretch of days where the swell is on the small side and the wind is a bit of a tease, but there are a couple of clear windows where it all comes together. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is spot on for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

First up, the standout is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. It’s not going to be huge, but it’s the cleanest the surf will be for a while. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the NW with an 11-second period, so there’s some proper groundswell in the water. The wind is a light, offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, and it’s glassy clean. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (448). This is your window for a really fun session on the point at Buarcos. The only hitch – it can get busy here, so be prepared for a few other heads in the water.

Now, Monday morning the 7th of September, the swell builds to 5 ft from the WNW with a 12-second period. The energy jumps up noticeably (797). The wind is still cross-off from the north at 9 mph, so it’s clean. The catch is that the forecast calls it marginal, likely due to the tide. Still, if you can time the tide, this could be a good one, especially for the more experienced crew. This size is pushing into the territory where beginners might find it a bit much.

The real big boy on the horizon is Thursday morning, the 17th of September. This is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in. We’re looking at an 8 ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is strong (1441). That’s a serious amount of juice. That size is expert-only territory, and at a point break like Buarcos, it should handle the power well. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but keep an eye on the wind as we get closer.

Friday morning, the 18th of September, is another one that looks sweet. The swell drops back to 5 ft from the NNW with a 9-second period, but the wind is glassy again from the SSW at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (307). This will be a much more manageable size and a great way to finish the week if the big Thursday swell doesn't fire.

For the rest of the period, from the 8th to the 16th, it’s mostly small, messy, or onshore. The wind is often cross or cross-shore, and the swell is short period, under 8 seconds. It’s definitely not ideal for a paddle. If the wind picks up from the NW during this stretch, the setup might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, but that’s not my call.

Keep your eyes on that Sunday the 6th and the big Thursday the 17th. The rest is a bit of a waiting game.

Rusty.

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