Figueiros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the local stretch. Honestly, it’s been a pretty quiet run, and we’re staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell before anything even worth paddling for shows up. The first decent opportunity is still a way off, and even then, you’ll need to pick your moment.

The first real sniff of action comes on the afternoon of Saturday, July 5th. We’ve got a tiny 1ft NW swell pushing in, but the wind is dead calm – glassy as it gets. It’s not going to be any kind of classic, but it’s clean, and sometimes that’s enough to get a few knee-high bumps. The water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then we hit a long dry patch. From Sunday the 6th right through to the morning of Friday, July 19th, the outlook is grim. The swell is small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is weak. It’s just not surfable. You’re looking at nearly two weeks of nothing worth chasing.

Late on Saturday, July 19th, there’s a little flicker of hope. The afternoon shows a 3ft NW swell with glassy conditions again. The combined energy is moderate (167), and the period is 8 seconds – a short period swell, so it’ll be a bit soft and lumpy, but at least it’s clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The one standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Sunday, July 20th. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the NW, with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to strong (300). But here’s the catch – the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy. This is the biggest swell we see, but it comes with messy conditions. If you’re an experienced surfer who doesn’t mind a bit of chop, this might be your best bet. The afternoon gets even bigger at 6ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy. This is expert-only territory.

For the beginners reading, the biggest swell on offer is 6ft, which is a bit much, and it’s paired with bad wind. There’s no real option for a clean, easy beginner wave in this window.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 5th for a glassy, tiny session, or hold out for Sunday the 20th if you’re willing to battle the wind for the biggest waves of the period. The long gap in between is a real bummer.

Stay patient, and keep the wax on standby.

Rusty.

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