Ferrugem Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ straight at the Ferrugem stretch for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool ya. The first real surf worth paddling out for hits on the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. It’s a clean 5 ft swell from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the water’s sitting at a comfortable 66°F, which is about normal for this time of year. The wind’s a light NNW cross-off, so the waves should be holding shape nicely. The combined energy sits at 372 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push behind it. The break is a sandbar, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it’ll be picking up that SE energy as intended. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

Moving into Sunday the 26th, the swell drops off to 3 ft in the morning, still clean with a cross-off N wind, but the size is a lot more modest. The period stretches to 12 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but it’s a small one. The energy drops to 377 (moderate). By afternoon, the swell gets even smaller and the wind picks up, so it’s not a standout.

Monday the 27th morning is glassy—dead calm, 3 ft from the ESE, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves might be a bit weak and crumbly. Energy’s low at 164. Not a ripper.

From there, we run into a dry spell. Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 30th are all small, messy, or just weak. We’re looking at waves around 1 ft to 2 ft, with poor conditions and low energy. It’s a gap of a few days where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, Friday the 31st of July morning looks like a solid return. The swell bumps back up to 4 ft from the SSE, 12-second period, and a clean cross-off NNE wind at 9 mph. The energy jumps to 401 (moderate), and it’s graded as good surf. That’s a nice little window to start the weekend.

The absolute standout, though, is the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August. This is the one to circle. The swell hits 5 ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is dead calm—glass. That’s a rare treat. The wave energy is strong at 549, and the conditions are flagged as very good. This is the best on offer, no question. It’s a clean, punchy setup for intermediate surfers, though the 5 ft height might be a touch much for absolute beginners. Crowds will be likely, but the glassy conditions make it worth the squeeze.

Looking further out, the afternoon of Sunday the 9th of August brings another very good window. Swell builds to 5 ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, and a cross-off wind. The energy is strong at 565. This is a promising one, but it’s over two weeks out, so treat it as a hopeful call—forecasts can shift.

So, bottom line: the best surf is the morning of the 5th of August with glassy conditions and a solid 5 ft of E swell. The morning of the 31st of July is a solid runner-up, and the 9th of August could be a banger if it holds.

Stay sharp, and I’ll catch ya in the water.

Rusty

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