Figuera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for our local zone.

The start is a bit flat and ordinary. From Monday the 31st of August, the waves are small and weak. The water temp is about 73°F, which is normal for this time of year. Monday has some 2ft waves from the east, but with a weak 8-second period and combined energy of only 72, it’s barely worth getting wet. The wind is glassy in the morning, but the swell is just too small. Tuesday and Wednesday bring a bit more size but the wind turns onshore and messy, so it’s a no-go.

The first real standout arrives Thursday, the 3rd of September. That morning, Figuera is looking clean with a solid 6ft south swell, a nice 11-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the northeast. The combined energy is a solid 706, which is a moderate push. The swell is coming from the south, which is exactly what we want. This is a good, solid intermediate wave. The afternoon stays clean but the offshore wind picks up to 35 km/h, making it a bit more of a handful, but still good.

After that, we slide into a quieter period. Friday the 4th has some smaller, clean waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, good for a fun session. The weekend and the following Monday are mostly small or messy, with a bump in size on Monday the 7th but with strong onshore wind making it a write-off.

The next big highlight is a heavy one. Tuesday the 8th of September brings a solid 7ft to 8ft south swell, with a 12-second period and a cross-off wind. The combined energy is a massive 1446 to 1602—that’s strong. This is expert territory, way too big for beginners. For the experienced crew, it’ll be pumping. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but the size and power will mean a tough paddle out. The south swell direction is spot on.

A few days later, on Thursday the 10th, we get another powerful pulse of south swell at 6ft with a 13-second period, and fresh offshore winds. Combined energy hits 1198, so it’s another strong, clean day. The following Friday the 11th has a nice afternoon session with a 4ft east swell, light winds, and clean conditions—good for a relaxed surf.

The long-range stuff into the second week is a mixed bag, with a few clean windows but nothing that stands out as a must-surf. The 15th of September has a small, clean 2ft south swell, but it’s nothing special.

To wrap it up: the best of the best is clearly Thursday the 3rd of September for a solid, clean, intermediate day, and then Tuesday the 8th of September for the big-wave hunters. That’s your lot.

Rusty.

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