Figuera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what Figuera has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you gotta know: the water’s sitting at 73°F right now, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so nothin’ to write home about, just standard warm stuff for early September.

Right off the bat, Wednesday the 2nd is a write-off. We’ve got rain showers and a cross-on SW wind at 16 mph pushing into a messy 5ft SW swell with a short period of 6 seconds. The wave energy is weak (216) and it’s just choppy, poor conditions all day. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 3rd morning looks way better for those who can get out early. A clean 7ft S swell rolling in with an 11-second period and offshore NE wind at 16 mph. Wave energy is strong (984) and it’s moderate offshore and clean. The afternoon sees that wind crank up to 25 mph from the ENE, still offshore but strong enough to make paddling a real chore. This is a solid intermediate window, but the afternoon will be hard work.

Friday the 4th cleans up nicely. Morning brings a gentle 9 mph NNE cross-off breeze and a 4ft SSE swell, 11-second period, with moderate energy (416). Clean conditions. Afternoon drops a touch to 3ft, same direction, still clean. A mellow day for a longboard or a fun shape, but nothing that’ll blow your mind.

Saturday the 5th is small. Morning has a 2ft SSE swell with offshore wind, but it’s rain showers and the energy is weak (136). Afternoon only gets a 2ft E swell, 8-second period, energy even weaker (107). Surfable but very ordinary. Not your day.

Sunday the 6th is a bust. Onshore WSW wind at 12 mph, 3ft SSW swell, then by afternoon a fresh 19 mph S cross-shore wind with lumpy cross-chop. Just leave the board at home.

Monday the 7th morning brings a bit of hope: 5ft S swell with a 7-second period, light SE cross-off breeze at 6 mph, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate (329). It’s rideable but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly. Afternoon gets a bit messy again with cross-shore winds.

Now, Tuesday the 8th morning – this is where things get interesting. We’ve got a 6ft S swell, 10-second period, glassy offshore wind from the E at just 3 mph. Wave energy is strong (647). It’s clean, it’s got push, and the wind is near perfect. This is the standout window of the whole forecast. The water’s still average temp, but the quality is there for intermediates and above.

Wednesday the 9th stays clean offshore but the wind picks up to 22 mph from the NE. Morning has a 4ft S swell, afternoon bumps to 6ft E with a short 7-second period. Despite the offshore wind, that afternoon swell will be a bit weak and short-period. Strong breeze makes it tricky.

Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th sees the size drop back, with mostly small waves under 4ft and light to moderate winds. Friday the 11th is a notable clean day with 4ft E swell and gentle cross-off breeze, but it’s not a standout.

Sunday the 13th is another gap day with onshore wind and poor conditions.

Then Monday the 14th brings a late pulse: morning has a 3ft S swell with a very long 14-second period, moderate energy (612) and clean cross-off wind. That long period will make it better at a point or reef setup. Afternoon sees the swell bump to 4ft SSW with 13 seconds and energy up to 868 – that’s strong wave energy for a smallish height, meaning well-shaped waves but long lulls between sets. A good option for patient surfers.

Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th is mostly small, clean but small, with occasional mod breezes. The final afternoon on Thursday the 17th has a 1ft SSW swell with glassy conditions and light air – barely surfable but the wind is perfect.

Best on offer: Without a doubt, Tuesday morning the 8th at Figuera. 6ft S swell, 10-second period, glassy E offshore wind, strong energy (647) – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s clean, it’s got punch, and it won’t be too big for most intermediates. Just keep in mind crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get in early.

The second pick is Thursday afternoon the 14th – 4ft SSW, 13-second groundswell, strong energy (868). That’s a quality window for those who like waiting for the sets.

Otherwise, it’s a mixed bag with plenty of small, clean days but nothing else that screams “drop everything and go.”

Rusty.

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