Figueiros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, coming to you live from the sand. Let’s talk about the next 16 days at Figueiros.

Right off the bat, the first week is a tough one. The ocean’s just not in the mood. We’ve got a run of really poor conditions. Tuesday starts with a 4ft swell from the NW, but the wind is howling a cross-onshore at 16 mph, so it’s choppy and messy. That sets the tone for the next few days. The water is sitting at 67°F, which is *much colder than normal* for this time of year – a solid 4°F below average, so you’ll be wanting a thicker wetsuit.

We’re looking at a gap of poor surf all the way through to the end of the first week. The swell energy is moderate – right around 396 (moderate) on Tuesday – but it’s useless with that wind. The only tiny glimmer is on Saturday the 6th morning. The wind goes glassy, zero mph, with a 3ft NW swell. It’s clean, but it’s small and the wave comment says “very ordinary.” It’s a surfable wave, but nothing to get excited about.

The second week starts to get a bit more interesting. On Thursday the 10th, we finally get a morning of “expect good surf conditions” with glassy winds and a 3ft NW swell. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so it’s a little groundswell. The energy is strong at 305. This is a decent window for a beginner-friendly surf. The break is very consistent and exposed, and the optimum swell direction is W, while this is coming from the NW – it’s still okay, but it’s not dead perfect. Expect crowds here sometimes.

The real standout, though, is the morning of Friday the 11th. The swell jumps up to 7ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds and a huge combined energy of 647 (strong). If you like a bit more punch, this is it. It’s a bit too big for beginners, maybe pushing into expert territory, but the wind is just a gentle cross-onshore at 9 mph. It’s not perfect glass, but it’s surfable. The wave comment calls it “marginal,” but the swell is there. This is the best on offer for the whole run.

The following weekend, Saturday the 12th, holds similar 7ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds and energy up to 794 (very strong). Again, the wind is a gentle cross-onshore. It’s solid, but still a bit rough around the edges. After that, the size drops off into the next week, with the last notable morning being Wednesday the 16th with a clean 3ft NW swell and offshore wind from the SE. It’s a small, clean finish.

So, if you’re looking for a wave, the best bet is that Thursday the 10th morning for the clean glassy conditions, or the bigger Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th mornings for the serious swell. It’s a long wait for some decent surf.

Rusty.

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