Estaleiro Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got some action on the docket, but it’s a slow start with a few solid windows later on. The first few days are a bit of a tease before we get the real goods. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the thermal.

Estaleiro Reef kicks things off on Tuesday morning the 14th. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (268) and with a light cross-offshore wind from the SW, it’s going to be clean. This is a reef setup, so it’s for the intermediate crew. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient, but the waves that do come through will be worth it. That morning is your best bet for the day.

Wednesday the 15th is a good one. Morning session is clean again with that same 4ft ESE swell and a glassy offshore wind from the WNW (325 energy). The afternoon holds up too, with a clean 3ft swell and a cross-offshore breeze. A solid day for a paddle.

Thursday the 16th morning is still surfable with a dropping 3ft ESE swell, but it’s getting ordinary. By Friday the 17th, we see a shift in swell direction to the ENE, still 4ft but with a shorter 8-second period. The morning is clean with offshore winds, and the afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Good fun for the weekend warm-up.

Saturday the 18th morning is the standout of the first week. The swell picks up to 5ft from the ENE, still short period, but the energy is strong (301) and the wind is light cross-offshore from the NNW. It’s clean, punchy, and will be a blast for the more experienced. The afternoon gets a bit choppy as the wind swings cross-shore, so get out early.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th mornings are both clean and rideable, with the ENE swell holding around 4-4ft. Tuesday the 21st is ordinary, and then we hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday the 22nd through Saturday the 25th. During that gap, the surf drops off to knee-high, with poor winds and weak energy. Thursday the 23rd afternoon goes glassy, but there’s almost no swell.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Starting Sunday the 26th, we see a new pulse. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, strong energy (368), and clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze. The real standout, however, is Monday the 27th. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE with a very long 14-second period (groundswell). The energy is pumping (885). Morning winds are offshore from the WNW, promising clean, lined-up waves. This is a long-period swell, so remember it will be breaking a bit straight at the beach, but at a reef like Estaleiro, it’s going to be a thing of beauty. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so this is for the experienced crew only. The afternoon holds up too, with a 5ft SE swell and a 13-second period (798 energy) and light cross-offshore winds. That Monday is the best session on offer, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

The following Tuesday the 28th sees the swell hanging in at 5ft, but the wind turns onshore from the SSE, making it messy. Wednesday the 29th morning, however, is another clean window with a 3ft ESE swell and a very long 13-second period (518 energy) and offshore winds. A nice way to end the outlook.

So, in short: The first week is a slow burner with a few clean mornings. The standout is Monday the 27th with that big, long-period SW groundswell and perfect offshore winds. Get ready for that.

Stay keen, keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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