Figuera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for the Figuera stretch over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a mixed bag ahead, but there are a couple of windows that'll get the stoke meter ticking.

The pattern starts quiet, but don’t let that fool you. Things take a turn for the better towards the end of the first week and into the second, with a big pulse of S-SSW groundswell looking like it could be the real deal.

It’s pretty flat out there right now. Monday the 3rd only offering knee-high dribble from the SE at 1 ft, and a clean cross-offshore breeze isn't enough to save it – the energy is way too weak (86). The whole first week is a bit of a struggle, with the best being Wednesday the 5th morning. We’ll see a 3 ft S swell, but it’s a bit of a gamble with that modest cross-offshore wind and a question mark over the tide. The energy is moderate (593), but it’s not a standout.

Now, hold onto your boardies. The real action fires up on Sunday the 9th. The afternoon brings a proper SSW groundswell at 6 ft with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1781), and that ENE offshore wind is blowing clean. This is one for the experienced crew – 6 ft with that long-period juice is going to be powerful and a bit too much for beginners. That long period groundswell will be lining up nicely at Figuera, which is a spot that should handle it well. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no major anomalies to report.

We get a bit of a messy spell from Monday the 10th to Tuesday the 11th with onshore winds, and then Wednesday the 12th sees a big 10 ft SSW swell, but it’s just too big for the break, even with clean conditions. That one’s a pass.

The next standout is Thursday the 13th. Morning sees a 7 ft SSW swell, period 11 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is strong (1020), and the call is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon is also a good look with a 7 ft SSW swell and light offshore E wind – clean and inviting. This is the pick of the bunch for the solid, experienced surf.

After that, the swell drops back but stays rideable. Friday the 14th has 4 ft, and Saturday the 15th offers a consistent 4-4 ft S swell with moderate offshore E winds. The energy is moderate (385-430), and it’s a decent option for a quieter session. Sunday the 16th is a write-off with onshore slop.

Looking into the final week, Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th bring a new swell from the SE, building to 8 ft with a period of 8-10 seconds. The energy is strong (1244-1262). The wind is cross-offshore and clean, but the short period means it’ll be a bit of a messy, powerful wall. This is a big, expert-only situation, and the short period won't give it the same shape as the longer period groundswell earlier.

So, the standout is undeniably Sunday the 9th afternoon and Thursday the 13th. The Sunday session is the one with the most potential, a long-period groundswell with clean offshores, but it’s a big one. Thursday is the more reliable, quality option. The runs in between are mostly small or blown out, so pick your days.

Alright, keep it salty.
Rusty.

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