Figuera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what Figuera has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We're starting off the forecast period with some surf on the table right away, but the first few days are a mixed bag. The water's sitting at a pleasant 73°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there.

The pick of the early action looks to be Monday. We've got a solid 4ft south swell rolling in with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 228, but the real story is that morning wind. It's a gentle offshore breeze from the east, keeping things glassy and clean. It's not going to blow your mind on size, but for a fun, clean session, it's a good shout. The afternoon sees the swell bump up a touch to 4ft with a longer 9-second period and the wind swinging to a moderate offshore from the northeast. The energy jumps right up to 470, meaning there's more push behind it. This is a solid, clean window.

Tuesday takes a turn. The morning looks a bit uncertain with a light onshore wind and a long 11-second period swell at 3ft. That longer period can mean better shape, but with the wind not playing ball, it's a bit of a gamble. By the afternoon, it's a write-off with a moderate cross-onshore breeze making things choppy.

Wednesday and Thursday are not looking great for clean conditions. The wind is messy, and though the swell builds, the quality isn't there. Thursday afternoon, however, is worth a mention. We get a 6ft south swell with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 1339, so there's plenty of power. The wind is a moderate offshore from the east. This is excellent surf, but at 6ft, it's pushing into the territory that's best for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is listed as 'sometimes', so you might have some company, but for the quality on offer, it's the standout of the first week.

Friday through the weekend sees the winds crank up. We've got fresh to strong offshore breezes all through. The swell sticks around, but the wind is so strong that it'll be hard work paddling out and holding your line. The energy is still there, but the conditions are going to be a battle. By Sunday the 20th, the swell is 6ft to 6ft but with a short 7-second period from the east. That's weak, lumpy windswell, and the strong breeze makes it a chore. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

We get a bit of a breather around Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd. The swell drops off, but we see some cleaner conditions with lighter winds. It's small, around 3ft to 4ft, but the east swell with an 8-second period might offer a few fun ones if you're on a log.

Then, looking ahead to Friday the 25th of September, there's another promising window. We get a 5ft south-southwest swell with an 11-second period and a moderate offshore northeast wind. The combined energy is 656, indicating good, strong waves. This is another very good option for experienced surfers who can handle a bit of size and power. The winds stay clean into the afternoon, though they get a bit fresher.

After that, the energy fades through the last weekend of September. It gets smaller and smaller, with the combined energy dropping right down. By Sunday the 27th, we're looking at tiny 1ft to 2ft waves. The last few days of the month show a bit of a pulse on the 29th with a 4ft south-southwest swell, but the conditions look a bit mixed.

So, to wrap it up for Figuera: Thursday the 17th afternoon is your absolute best bet for the first week – a powerful, clean south groundswell for the experienced crew. Keep an eye on Friday the 25th for another solid, clean session further out. The rest of the time, you're picking through windows of clean but smaller waves, or dealing with strong winds.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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