Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Estaleiro Reef.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some real diamonds in the rough, but also a lot of time where you’ll be better off waxing your board at home. The real standout windows are short and sweet, but if you pick your moments, you’ll score.

The first bit of hope shows up on the morning of Saturday, the 8th of August. It’s only small, with a 2 ft SE swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds, which means proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate at 237, and with a light cross-shore NNE breeze at 6 mph, it’ll be a bit bumpy. The afternoon cleans up nicely though – wind swings to a light 6 mph NNW cross-offshore, and the swell nudges up to 2 ft. The energy jumps to 279, and the word is clean. It’s not a day for heroics, but a longboard or a fish would be fun.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are write-offs. Strong onshore winds from the SSE and S, rain, and a choppy mess. Don’t bother.

The next real chance comes on Wednesday the 12th of August. The wind drops to glass both morning and afternoon – a light 3 mph from the S and then SSW. The swell is a consistent 3 ft from the SE with a 12-second period, giving moderate energy around 225. It’s glassy, clean, and the reef should be working. This is a good one for an intermediate surfer. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 13th is a bit of a letdown after that. The morning has a light NW cross-off breeze at 3 mph, and the swell drops to 2 ft, but it’s clean. The afternoon gets a bit of onshore kick from the NE, so it’s not as good.

The next big highlight is a long way off, but it looks serious. Wednesday the 19th of August. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell from the E, with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 565 – that’s strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph in the morning, and then it goes full offshore from the WNW at 6 mph in the afternoon. The forecast says “very good surf conditions” and it’s clear skies. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit more size, so it’s for the experienced crew. The reef will handle that longer-period groundswell well.

The day after, Thursday the 20th of August, is still worth a look. The swell drops to 4 ft from the E, but the morning has a light 6 mph W cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. Energy is moderate at 205. A solid, fun day.

After that, it fades. The last week of the forecast window is mostly small, weak, and often onshore. Saturday the 22nd of August has a glassy morning with a tiny 2 ft swell, but it’s basically flat. Not much to get excited about.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, lock in the Wednesday the 19th of August. That’s the one with the most size, clean offshore wind, and plenty of energy. The Wednesday the 12th is your next best bet for a mellow, clean session.

Stay frothy, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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