Cibratel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, looking at the next 16 days for Cibratel.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’re looking at a flat spell to kick things off, with nothing really worth paddling out for on Sunday the 30th or Monday the 31st of August. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus when you do get in.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday, 1st of September. Tuesday morning is nothing special, but the afternoon turns glassy with a calm wind. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the SSE, but it’s clean. You’ll be surfing some small, weak waves with a combined energy of just 96, so it’s a longboard or a foamie kind of day. Not a standout, but a start.

We’ve got a long stretch of messy, onshore wind and poor conditions through the rest of the week and into the weekend. The end of the first week, from Thursday the 3rd through to Sunday the 6th, is mostly a no-go. The wind is cross-onshore, the swell is short period and choppy. There’s a pulse of energy on Sunday the 6th with a 5ft SSE swell, but the wind is ruining it. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the S, and the combined energy hits 1221, which is strong, but it comes with a brisk 12 mph cross-onshore wind. The beach setup is going to be a mess, and honestly, this is looking more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 11th of September. The morning is looking glassy, with light winds and a clean 4ft swell from the ESE. The combined energy is a solid 300, meaning it’s got some push. The swell direction is a good match for the break, and that glassy wind is going to make it silky smooth. This is your best chance for a proper session in the first half of the forecast.

The only other real highlight comes the next day, Saturday the 12th of September. The morning is glassy again, with calm winds and a 5ft swell from the E. The energy is a moderate 265, and it’ll be clean. This is a solid second option, but clouds and rain are likely to move in.

After that, the second week looks quiet. There’s a couple of mornings with small, clean waves (like the 13th and 14th), but the wind is a bit iffy, and the swell is tiny. The 14th of September has a 5ft SE swell, but it’s onshore, making it a marginal call at best. Nothing to get too excited about this far out.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off, but the 11th and 12th of September are the clear winners. Get out there for the morning glass-offs.

Rusty.

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