Fonte da Telha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Fonte da Telha over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim stretch overall. The first few days are dominated by tiny, weak swell with dodgy cross-onshore winds, so the surf is mostly flat and messy. There’s a bit of a pulse building from the 7th of August onward, but the wind stays lumpy and cross-shore, so the quality’s just not there. The only real standout I can see is the morning of Tuesday, the 11th of August – that’s a solid 8 days out, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Most of the time the waves are small and choppy, with combined energy sitting in the weak to moderate range – for example, the 27th July morning has a paltry 62 (weak energy) and a 2ft NW swell. Water temp is 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so no complaints there. The break itself is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, but it can get crowded – and with the onshores, you’ll be fighting for scraps.

Now, let’s talk about the one morning that’s got me excited. On Tuesday, 11th August, the morning session shapes up nicely. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds – not a long-period groundswell, but just enough push to get some fun lines. The combined energy is 232 (moderate), so there’s some juice. Best of all, the wind swings offshore from the NE at a light 6 mph, keeping the surface glassy and clean. That’s a rare treat in this forecast. The crowd situation? Expect company – it’s often busy here, but with clean conditions and a decent swell, it’s worth the paddle.

Other than that, the 29th July morning has glassy conditions but only 2ft swell – too small to get excited about. The swell builds through the second week, but each afternoon gets trashed by fresh cross-onshore winds. The 7th and 8th of August see 4ft–5ft NW swell, but the wind is howling cross-shore, so it’s lumpy and unsurfable. For a beginner spot, anything over 5ft starts to get intimidating, but the wind is the real killer here. Honestly, I’d say the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days – the wind is strong and cross-shore, the waves are bumpy. Not for us.

So, bottom line: if you can wait until the 11th of August morning, that’s your window. It’s a long way off, but forecasts can change, and the pattern might shift. For now, keep your board waxed and your eyes on the sky.

Rusty, signing off.

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