Figueiros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for Figueiros.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one. For the first week, from Monday the 20th of July right through to Sunday the 26th, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a persistent NNW wind either cross-on or straight onshore, and the surf is small and weak, with combined energy mostly under 100 (56 to 97). The water is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, but the conditions are just ugly. Don’t bother paddling out.

Things start to change on Monday the 27th of July. That morning, the wind drops to glassy, which is a beautiful thing. The swell is 4ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, and combined energy is up to 213 (moderate). The break is super consistent, so you’ll get waves. This is the best morning of the whole run. The only catch is that the optimum swell direction for Figueiros is from the W, and we’re getting NW, so it’s not perfect, but it’s clean. Beginners will be fine on the 4ft. Crowds are possible here, so expect company.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th of July mornings are clean with cross-off winds, but the swell drops to 4ft and 3ft, and the combined energy slides back to 206 and 189. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. Nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit a bigger pulse on Thursday the 30th of July. The morning shows 6ft from the NNW with a 9-second period, and combined energy jumps to 785 (strong). But the wind is a light cross-on, and it’s a bit bumpy. Still, this is a standout for size. The next few days, Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August, are similar: 7ft and 8ft from the NNW, with energy in the 700-800 range. That’s too big for beginners—over 8ft on Friday afternoon is expert-only territory. The wind is cross-on or onshore, but the period is a solid 9 seconds, so it’s a groundswell with some shape. Those waves are best handled at a point break or reef, but Figueiros is an exposed beach break, so it might be a bit sectiony. For experienced surfers, Thursday morning is the pick.

The second week tails off again. Sunday the 2nd of August through Tuesday the 4th of August is all cross-on wind and poor surf conditions. The energy is moderate to strong (294 to 600), but the wind is a fresh breeze, making it lumpy. It’s not worth it.

Honestly, if you’re a beginner, Monday the 27th of July morning is your only real shot. For the bigger crew, Thursday the 30th of July morning is the standout—clean enough, solid 6ft, and strong energy. The rest of the run is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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