Figuera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got cooking for Figuera over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so the pattern starts off pretty grim. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first couple of days, Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September, are a write-off for quality surfing. Sunday is a mess with strong south winds making it lumpy and poor. Monday morning gets a bit of size but the wind is all wrong, and the water is a washing machine. You're better off staying home.

The first real glimmer of hope comes in on Monday afternoon (September 7th) . The wind swings around to a light cross-offshore from the southeast, cleaning things right up. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the SSW with a 10-second period. The wave energy is strong at 1172, and conditions are described as clean. This is a good session for the experienced crew, as it's got some punch.

Tuesday the 8th keeps that clean vibe going with a moderate offshore wind from the NE in the morning. The swell drops a bit to 5ft from the south, but it's still got good shape with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (642). Afternoon sees the swell drop further, but it remains offshore and clean, just a bit smaller.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Sunday the 13th, the swell drops off significantly, and the wind conditions are mixed. Thursday the 10th afternoon is worth a mention – it goes glassy, which is rare, but the swell is only 4ft. It's a long-period 13-second groundswell from the south (energy 515), which will be clean but the sets will be inconsistent. It’s a window for a longboard or a funboard if you’re desperate.

After that, Monday the 14th sees a return of moderate offshore wind from the ENE with a 4ft south swell, and the wave energy is moderate (569). Tuesday the 15th stays clean but small.

The real standout in this whole outlook is Friday, September 18th. The morning is big. We’re looking at a 10ft swell from the ESE. The energy is massive at 2115. However, the guidance is clear: this is predicted to be too big for Figuera. The wind is offshore and clean, but the size and short 8-second period are going to make it a beast. This is strictly for the experts only, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The afternoon is more manageable, dropping to a clean 6ft from the SSW with a very long 13-second period and excellent conditions for experienced surfers (energy 1370).

Saturday the 19th keeps that clean offshore wind from the ENE, but it’s blowing a fresh 22 mph. The swell is a solid 5ft from the SSW with a long 12-second period. It’ll be clean, but that wind is strong. The energy is still moderate (910).

The last few days, Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st, fade back into poor conditions with onshore winds and small swell.

The Best on Offer: Without a doubt, Monday afternoon (September 7th) and Friday afternoon (September 18th) are your top picks. Monday gives you that first real clean window with decent size, while Friday offers the biggest, cleanest swell of the forecast, albeit for the experienced only.

Water temp is about 72°F, which is normal for this time of year.

Stay safe, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty

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