Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the local surf for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one break to talk about, and it’s a real slow burn. Nothing huge, mostly small and inconsistent, with a long dry spell in the middle.

The overall pattern is flat to ordinary. The first few days are surfable but nothing special, and then there’s a big gap where the wind messes everything up. The best session is right at the end of the 16-day window, so you’ll need to be patient.

Starting on Tuesday, July 21st, the morning is the pick of a weak day. Estaleiro Reef has a 1ft swell from the ENE with a short 8-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate (174). The wind is light offshore from the NW, so the surface is clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets cross-shore and turns poor.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is a standout for the first week. The morning is glassy with a light offshore wind from the SW, and the swell is a small 3ft from the ENE. That glassy surface makes it clean and fun for a small wave board. The afternoon is dead calm, also glassy. The wave energy is moderate (147 and 141). It’s a good day for a longboard.

From Thursday, July 23rd, through Tuesday, July 28th, it’s a total bust. Onshore and cross-shore winds chop up the small swell, which ranges from 2ft to 4ft. The energy is weak to moderate, but the conditions are poor. It’s a real gap in quality.

We get a little break from Wednesday, July 29th, into the start of August. The mornings are clean with offshore or glassy winds, but the swell is tiny. We’re talking 2ft to 3ft with very weak energy (56 to 65). You could paddle out for a splash, but it’s not a proper surf.

Now, the real standout is the last day. On Wednesday, August 5th, we finally get a good session. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the SSE with a moderate 8-second period, and the combined wave energy jumps to a strong 301. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, which will keep the surface clean. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and that’s the one to aim for. It’s not huge, but it’s the best quality and energy of the whole run. Keep in mind this is a reef break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a perfect wave every set. The longer period groundswell will wrap in nicely on the reef.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises.

So, a long wait for one decent morning. If you’re keen, circle that Wednesday, August 5th.

Rusty.

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