Figuera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at the surf forecast for Figuera and see if we can find a window to get wet. Now, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this run looks pretty grim. The first few days are a write-off, so save your wax for later.

The first real chance to paddle out comes on Monday the 27th of July. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. We’ve got a south swell rolling in at about 3 ft, with a moderate offshore wind from the northeast. The wave energy is moderate at best—366 (moderate wave energy) on Monday morning, dropping to 265 by afternoon—but for a surf-starved crew, it’ll feel like heaven. Just keep your expectations in check; this is a small, clean day, not a pulse-pounder. It’ll be glassy-looking and rideable for intermediates.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th stay on the small side, with south swells hovering around 2 ft to 2 ft. Winds are generally offshore or cross-offshore, so conditions will be clean, but the wave energy is weak, and honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. Thursday the 30th starts small and clean, but the afternoon gets smashed by a strong onshore wind from the WSW at 25 mph – that’s a solid no-go.

Now, let’s talk about the actual standout. If you can wait, Saturday the 1st of August is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a clean, light offshore wind from the northeast in the morning, with a south swell building to about 5 ft. The combined energy hits 519 (moderate wave energy), and the conditions are looking very good. The swell period is 11 seconds, which gives the waves some shape and punch. This is the best morning of the first week, hands down. It’s still fine for intermediates, but it’s got enough push to be fun. The water temp is 72°, right on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday the 2nd of August follows up nicely with another south swell around 4 ft and light offshore winds. Good conditions again, but the Saturday morning is the winner.

Then we hit Monday the 3rd of August. This is the big one for experienced surfers only. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the south early in the morning, with glassy conditions – zero wind. The wave energy is strong at 1137 (strong wave energy). That is a serious amount of water moving. The swell period is 11 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell, and with the south direction matching the optimum, Figuera should be firing. This is not a day for beginners; 7 ft is well over the 5 ft limit for learners. It’s an expert’s session. The afternoon pushes to 8 ft, which is even more critical. Only take it on if you know what you’re doing.

After that, from Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the forecast, things get messy with consistently strong offshore winds (NE at 25 mph). The swell holds around 4 ft to 6 ft, but those winds are so strong they make it hard to even paddle into waves, let alone enjoy them. The conditions are clean but brutal. It might look tempting from the beach, but trust me, you’ll be fighting the wind more than the waves. By Sunday the 9th of August, the wind eases and the swell drops to about 4 ft to 4 ft from the east, with offshore winds returning. It’s a modest finish, but after that windstorm, it’ll feel like a reprieve.

Overall, the standout is Monday the 3rd of August for the experienced crew, with Saturday the 1st being the best call for everyone else. The rest of the run is either too small, too windy, or too gnarly to recommend.

Stay safe and pick your moments.

Rusty.

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