Figueiros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at Figueiros. This is a spot that’s very consistent and exposed to the west, so it’s always got something on the cards, but this stretch looks like a real mixed bag. We’ve got a bit of a lean spell to start, then a couple of proper windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is a solid 4° colder than average for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so don’t be fooled by the sun; you’ll want a decent suit.

The first real glimmer comes on the morning of the 13th – that’s Sunday. The swell is small, only 2ft from the NW, but the saving grace is a 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a modest 177. It’s just not enough to get excited about with the onshore wind.

Then Sunday afternoon, the 13th, is where it starts to get interesting. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm – and the swell jumps to 4ft from the NW with a 13-second period. The combined energy hits 406, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid window for a beginner-friendly wave. The swell is west-northwest, which isn’t the absolute optimum, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and fun. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the 17th of September – Thursday. The morning is glassy with a 6ft NW swell at 10 seconds. Combined energy is a hefty 831. That’s moderate to strong energy, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a solid, clean, punchy wave for intermediate surfers. It’s a touch over 5ft, so beginners might find it a bit much, but it’s not too big for a good time. The afternoon cleans up even more with a cross-offshore breeze and a 4ft, 11-second swell. That’s a beautiful, long period, clean wave. This is the pick of the bunch.

The 18th of September, Friday, keeps the run going. Morning offshore wind from the ESE with a 5ft NW swell, 10-second period, and combined energy of 450. Clean and solid. The afternoon is cross-offshore again with a 5ft swell. This is a great little run of clean, decent-sized surf.

Looking further out, the 21st of September, Monday, has a monster on the horizon. The afternoon shows a 6ft NW swell with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 1207. That’s strong energy, and the wind is glassy. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s about as good as it gets, but it’s a long way off. The swell is over 5ft, and the period is very long, so it’ll be a powerful, clean wave, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. Still, for a point or reef, it’ll be unreal. Keep an eye on it.

The rest of the period is a mix of onshore winds and small, choppy surf. The 22nd and 23rd have some glassy windows but the swell is tiny. Not worth paddling out for.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a write-off. The 13th afternoon gives you a fun, clean beginner wave, but the real gold is the 17th and 18th. That’s your best bet for quality, consistent, clean surf. The 21st looks like a bombshell for the experienced crew, but it’s a promise that’s a long way off.

Rusty.

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