Cogumelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the waves at Cogumelo for the next couple weeks. This spot is fairly consistent, but the first week is a bit of a mixed bag with plenty of small, clean windows and choppy afternoons.

The water is 68°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a wetsuit.

Our first chance to paddle out is on Saturday, September 5th in the morning. Glassy, light NE breeze, and tiny 3 ft waves from the NW. The energy is weak at 118, so it’s small and clean but nothing special. The afternoon gets onshore and messy.

Sunday, September 6th morning is similar – 3 ft NW swell, cross-off breeze keeps it clean, energy at 115. Afternoon chops up.

Monday, September 7th morning brings some life. 5 ft swell from the WNW with a long 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy hitting 730. The wind is cross-shore, so a bit bumpy, but there’s decent power. This is a good option for intermediates, though the long period might make it a bit straight at this beach break. Afternoon is a write-off.

Tuesday, September 8th morning holds 5 ft from the NW with an 11-second period and moderate energy (538). Cross-shore wind keeps it from being perfect, but it’s surfable. The rest of the week is a grind – small, choppy, or onshore.

The standout window opens mid-month. Monday, September 14th morning is a beauty – glassy, 3 ft from the NW, 10-second period, clean as a whistle, energy at 210. This is the kind of morning you call in sick for.

Then, Wednesday, September 16th morning is the big one. 6 ft NW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the energy is massive at 1406. The wind is glassy from the SW. This is excellent surf, but at 6 ft it’s getting too big for beginners – it’s for the experienced crew. The afternoon swell hits 8 ft, expert territory and lumpy with an onshore breeze.

Thursday, September 17th morning is still pumping – 7 ft from the NW, 10-second period, glassy, very good. Energy is 747. If you missed Wednesday, this is your next best shot.

Friday, September 18th morning is another clean one with 4 ft and a cross-off breeze, energy at 322. Good, fun waves.

After that, the swell drops off and winds become onshore, with small, ordinary waves through the weekend. The best on offer is definitely the Wednesday, September 16th morning session – big, clean, glassy groundswell. The Monday, September 14th morning is a close second for a fun, clean, smaller day.

No crowds data for Cogumelo, so you’ll have to suss it out yourself.

Rusty.

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