Surf Forecasts:
Figueiros surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figueiros this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Figueiros in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueiros over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Look, I’m not gonna lie to you – this stretch isn’t firing. The only spot in the game is Figueiros, and for the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off. You’re looking at an 8-day gap where the surf is just plain poor. The winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell is weak and messy. The water temperature is sitting at 66°F which is a solid 5°F colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a noticeable chill, so you’ll want a thick suit.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on the 15th of September. Tuesday morning brings a clean 6ft NW swell with moderate offshore winds from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 470 (moderate), and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but it’s rideable and clean. That afternoon the wind shifts cross-off, still clean, but the swell drops a touch.
The real standout – the one you’ve been waiting for – is Wednesday the 16th of September. Early morning, Figueiros is looking at a solid 7ft NNW swell with a light offshore breeze from the SSE. The period is 9 seconds, not super long, but the combined energy is a massive 1188 (strong wave energy). That’s proper size. Anything over 8ft is expert-only, so 7ft is still in the wheelhouse for strong intermediates and above. The wind is light and clean, and the water is glassy. This is the best session on offer, no question. Just be aware that crowds are possible here – it’s a known spot.
After that, the 17th holds a 7ft NW swell but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy. The 18th of September has glassy conditions with 4ft NNW swell, good for a playful session, but the energy drops off. By the 20th, it’s fading fast with a tiny 2ft WNW swell and strong offshore wind – not worth the paddle out.
Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, the 16th morning is the only day I’d be suiting up for a paddle. The rest of the run is a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 115 | 208 | 330 | 303 | 331 | 530 | 548 | 401 | 300 | 225 | 118 | 82 | 87 | 516 | 408 | 330 | 429 | 196 | 163 | 250 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:17PM2.06m | 10:56AM2.26m | 11:48PM2.18m | 12:13PM2.47m | 00:53AM2.38m | 1:11PM2.72m | 1:44AM2.59m | 1:59PM2.94m | 2:27AM2.75m | 2:41PM3.09m | 3:06AM2.86m | 3:20PM3.14m | 3:43AM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.83m | 4:27AM0.91m | 5:30PM0.72m | 5:55AM0.76m | 6:42PM0.49m | 6:57AM0.55m | 7:35PM0.25m | 7:45AM0.33m | 8:19PM0.07m | 8:27AM0.16m | 8:58PM-0.05m | 9:06AM0.06m | 9:34PM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 13 | NW 8 | W 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 7 | W 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 115 | 115 | 118 | 330 | 303 | 331 | 530 | 548 | 401 | 300 | 225 | 118 | 82 | 13 | 17 | 408 | 5 | 37 | 196 | 4 | 250 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 9 | ESE 6 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | W 8 | — | NNW 10 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 208 | 126 | 3 | 166 | 65 | 24 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 5 | — | 31 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | W 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | N 10 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 31 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 136 | 162 | 153 | 135 | 257 | 106 | 77 | 104 | 22 | 87 | 516 | — | 330 | 429 | — | 163 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 60 | 22 | 738 | 60 | 401 | 244 | 61 | 61 | 599 | 321 | 354 | 401 | 60 |
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The above surf forecast table for Figueiros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Figueiros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Figueiros surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Figueiros) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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