Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Estaleiro Reef over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the week and into the weekend is where the real action is. The reef is inconsistent, so when it turns on, it’s a treat. The water’s running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 63°, which is about 3° cooler than normal – keep that thicker wetsuit handy.

The first real chance to get your feet wet comes Sunday morning, July 12th. It’s small, with a clean 3ft swell from the ESE, a long 12-second period pushing in with moderate energy (305). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SW, so the surface will be clean. It’s not epic, but it’s a decent little session.

Things start to pop on Monday morning, July 13th. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell mushing in. The energy is strong though, clocking in at 716. The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is the standout for the week. It’s a bit punchy for beginners at that size, but for intermediate surfers, it’s a good window.

Tuesday morning, July 14th, is a bit marginal with a 4ft ESE swell, but Tuesday afternoon turns glassy – zero wind, 4ft ESE swell, and moderate energy (361). That’s a sleeper session if you can get out there.

Through the rest of the week and into the weekend, the swell hangs around the 3ft to 4ft mark from the ENE and ESE, with periods around 8 to 10 seconds. The winds are mostly light and offshore or cross-offshore, so plenty of clean windows. Wednesday morning, July 15th, is another good call with a 4ft ESE swell, light cross-off from the north, and clean conditions.

The second week settles into a more mellow groove. From Monday, July 20th, through to Saturday, July 26th, the swell drops to 3ft to 4ft from the ENE, mostly 8-second period. The winds stay light and offshore through the mornings, but the afternoons get a bit messy. It’s surfable but ordinary – not worth getting too excited about.

Then there’s a little flicker on Monday, July 27th. The morning goes glassy with a 3ft SSE swell and a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (227). The afternoon picks up to 4ft from the SSE, clean cross-off winds. It’s a nice way to wrap up the outlook.

Best bet: Monday morning, July 13th, for the biggest, cleanest waves of the run. Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, for a glassy, sneaky good session.

Rusty.

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