Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a stretch that’s a bit of a slow burn, and honestly, for the first week or so, the surf is pretty grim. The wind is mostly cross-on, the swell is short-period and weak, so it’s going to be a frustrating wait. There’s a big gap at the start with nothing really worth paddling out for until we get into the second week.

The standout in this whole outlook is that final push of energy around the 4th and 5th of August. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only time the ocean really shows some life. The swell direction is from the N, which is close to the optimum for this spot, and the period jumps up to 11-12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to 498 (moderate to strong energy), which is a big jump from the 100-200 range we see all week. The catch is the wind stays cross-on, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s a light breeze, so it won’t ruin it either. The swell size sits around 3 ft to 4 ft, so it’s a friendly size for most, not too big.

The rest of the period is a write-off, really. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to the morning of the 4th of August, it’s a series of 'poor surf conditions' or 'marginal' calls. The swell is tiny, often under 5 ft, but the period is a lousy 6-8 seconds, which means weak, crumbly waves. The wind is almost always cross-on, so expect a lot of bumpy, gutless surf. There’s a hint of a longer period swell (13 seconds) on the afternoon of the 3rd of August, but the swell height is only 2 ft and the energy is low (132), so it’s not going to do much. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit.

So, if you’re desperate, the afternoon of Tuesday the 4th of August is your best bet. It’s a 'marginal' call, but it’s the most energy we see in the whole 16 days. The rest? Honestly, pick a different hobby for a week.

Rusty.

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