Ferrugem Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Ferrugem, in feet and miles per hour.

We’ve got a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s a real standout late in the window that’s worth keeping an eye on. The first few days are mostly a write-off – the swell is there, but the wind and quality are just not cooperating. Then things clean up a bit, but the real gem is hiding deep in the forecast.

Thursday 27th August morning shows some hope. The swell is a clean 5.2ft from the SSE with a long 14-second period, which is that proper groundswell energy. The wind is off the land, a nice cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, and the wave state is clean. The combined energy is sitting at 1015 (moderate to strong), so there’s some push. It’s a solid intermediate option, but not the big hero of the forecast.

Sunday 30th August afternoon is a treat. The swell drops to 3.6ft from the ENE, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive. It’ll be clean as a whistle, but the energy is lower at 281 (weak). It’s a nice little window for a longboard or a funboard, but it’s not the one to get amped for.

Monday 31st August morning is also clean, with a 4.6ft ENE swell and a cross-off wind at 6 mph. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more a short-period windswell, but the energy is 436 (moderate). It’s surfable, but again, not the standout.

Now, the real standout is Thursday 10th September morning. This is the one. The swell jumps to 7.2ft from the SE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 1059 (strong). The wind is a light offshore from the north at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. The forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers – and that’s no joke. At 7.2ft, it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the crew who can handle it, this is the session to circle on the calendar. Just keep in mind this is more than a week out, so while it’s promising, it’s not locked in yet.

The water sits at 65°F, which is about 0.7°F off the average, so nothing wild there – just your typical late winter water temp. Ferrugem is a sandbar setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s a very consistent spot. Crowds are often in the water, so expect company, especially on a good day.

The rest of the second week is a mix of small, weak, or windy conditions. Friday 4th September morning has a tiny 2.6ft SSE swell with glassy conditions, but the energy is only 202 (weak) – it’s a small wave day for the patient. The swell fades out after that, with a few knee-high pulses and a lot of onshore wind. Not much to write home about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle with a few clean windows, but the morning of September 10th is the real deal. Mark it.

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