Figueiros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

First up, I gotta be straight with you – it’s been a bit of a flat spell. The surf’s been pretty ordinary, with small, weak swells and a lot of onshore wind muckin’ things up. We’ve got a gap here of almost a full week where there’s not much worth paddlin’ out for. From this Friday the 10th right through to Saturday the 18th of July, it’s all been poor surf conditions or barely rideable, with combined wave energy mostly under 100 (weak). The wind’s been blowin’ from the north or northwest pretty consistently, and that’s just not doin’ us any favours at Figueiros.

Now, things start to get a little interesting around Sunday the 19th of July. We’ve got a new swell pushin’ in from the northwest, lifting the waves to about 4ft to 5ft. The energy jumps up to 328 (moderate) by Sunday afternoon. But here’s the catch – the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s gonna be lumpy and messy. Not a standout, but at least the ocean’s wakin’ up.

Then we get to Monday the 20th of July – the swell bumps up to 5ft from the north-northwest, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is solid at 333 (moderate). But again, that wind is still cross-onshore, and the report’s callin’ it marginal. It’s a glimmer of hope, but not quite a green light.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for Thursday the 23rd of July. This is where it gets a bit juicy. Swell is headin’ towards 6ft to 6ft from the northwest, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 337 and then 449 (moderate). But the wind is still cross-onshore. This swell is gettin’ close to that 8ft mark where it’s only for experts, but at 6-6ft it’s a solid, powerful wave – maybe a bit much for beginners, but a fun size for anyone with a bit of experience. The direction (NW) is not the optimum W for Figueiros, so it might be a bit wonky.

The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 25th of July. This is the best lookin’ day of the whole forecast. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the northwest, but the period lengthens right out to 10 seconds – proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits a strong 640 (strong). And here’s the kicker – the wind goes glassy. Calm, zero wind. That’s rare, and it’s gonna make for some clean, glassy faces. The swell is a little over 5ft, so it might be a bit hefty for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a gem. The direction is NW, which is a bit off the optimum W, but with that power and glass, it’ll still produce some fun ones. This is the pick of the fortnight, no question. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

To sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week builds slowly, with Thursday the 23rd lookin’ promising but a bit rough around the edges, and Saturday the 25th is the clear winner – clean, powerful, and glassy. Don’t sleep on that one.

Rusty.

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