Figuera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Figuera is the only spot on the table for the next 16 days, so we’re looking at a one-break show. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. The first real window of clean surf kicks off Friday morning, September 4th.

Friday morning, September 4th, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSE, with a 11-second period, pushing through. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, and the wave energy is moderate (414). It’s clean, it’s fun, and the break is consistent. Later that afternoon, the swell drops to 3ft, but the wind swings to a light ESE cross-off, keeping things tidy. This is a solid start to the outlook.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday and Sunday are hammered by onshore winds and rain, with Sunday afternoon seeing a messy 7ft cross-on swell from the S with a short 8-second period and strong winds (19 mph). The wave energy jumps to 645, but it’s choppy and lumpy – not worth paddling out for.

Now, Monday September 7th is where things get interesting. The morning is still a bit messy with 8ft from the S and a cross-on wind, but the afternoon turns glassy. The wind drops to nothing, and the swell hangs at 8ft from the SSW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (1121). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is solid, and the glassy conditions will make it clean. If you’re an intermediate or a beginner, this is too big. For the crew who can handle it, this is the best on offer in the first week.

Tuesday September 8th pulls in offshore winds from the NE, but the swell down to 5ft and 5ft. The wind is moderate to fresh, so it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (676 and 645). It’s a good session, but not a standout.

The middle of the week sees a small drop. Wednesday September 9th has strong offshore winds (25 mph) in the morning which makes paddling a nightmare, and the swell is only 3ft. The afternoon improves to a 4ft easterly windswell, but the period is short (7 seconds). It’s surfable but not special.

Thursday September 10th is a classic small-wave day. The morning is a bit marginal, but the afternoon is glassy – 3ft from the S with a 12-second period, and the wind is dead calm. The energy is moderate (299) but the glassy surface makes it a fun little cruiser session. This is a sleeper pick for the logs or fish.

Friday September 11th and Saturday the 12th keep the small swell rolling. Friday is clean with offshore winds, 3ft to 2ft from the S, 12-second periods. Saturday morning is glassy but only 2ft, and the afternoon gets choppy. These days are for the patient.

The second week gets a bit more interesting. Monday September 14th is a poor onshore mess, but Tuesday September 15th brings a 4ft to 5ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SE. The energy gets up to 984 – solid. It’s a marginal call but worth a look.

Wednesday September 16th has offshore winds and a 5ft SSW swell with an 11-second period. The wind is moderate, so it’s clean and punchy. Energy is at 756. A good mid-week option.

Then Thursday September 17th afternoon is a huge standout. The swell is 4ft from the S, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s groundswell, and the energy is strong (1030). The wind is light from the NE, so it’s clean. This is a point break or reef kind of wave – long, lined up, and with plenty of power. The caveat is that this long period might make it close out at a beach break, but the conditions are excellent. For experienced surfers, this is the best of the whole outlook.

Friday September 18th brings a big, messy pulse. 8ft from the S with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on and strong. The energy is enormous (3326), but the conditions are poor. This is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one.

Saturday September 19th cleans up a bit. 5ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, and a cross-off wind from the SE. The energy is still strong (1079). The waves will be well-formed, but the wind is moderate, so it’s not perfect. Worth a look if you’re keen.

So, to sum it up: the standout sessions are Monday afternoon September 7th for the big-wave crew, and Thursday afternoon September 17th for the long-period groundswell connoisseurs. The rest is small, clean, or messy. Figuera is consistent, so it’s not a total blank, but don’t expect a firing week every day.

Rusty.

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