Foz do Lizandro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our stretch of coast.

Honestly, I’m looking at the next 16 days and it’s a tough one to call excitement for. The forecast is a long, flat-to-small run with pretty ordinary wind. We’re talking about a solid 16-day window with no standout days, and the whole period is marked by “poor surf conditions” in the data. The first week is particularly grim, with barely a ripple to get excited about. There’s a gap of several days where you’d be hard-pressed to find a wave worth paddling for.

The first real flicker of hope doesn’t come until the very end of the first week and into the second. The swell starts to show a pulse on the 1st of August, with a few small bumps. For the morning of the 1st, we’re looking at a 3ft, 8-second swell from the WNW. That’s not a lot of power, but the combined energy is moderate (142). The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but it’s the most surfable it’s been all week. The afternoon of the 1st of August is the best of a mediocre bunch: a 4ft, 10-second swell from the WNW, with energy picking up to 296 (moderate). The cross-shore wind is still an issue, but it’s the cleanest looking window we get.

The only break in the game for the whole period is Foz do Lizandro. It’s a river mouth, exposed to the swell, and it’s fairly consistent with a beginner-friendly setup. The optimum swell direction is from the SW, but we’re getting a lot of WNW, which is not ideal for how it lines up. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no crazy thermals to talk about.

For the second week, from the 2nd of August onwards, it’s back to small, weak, and messy. The wind stays onshore or cross-shore, the swell drops back to 1ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak. The 7th of August does show a brief uptick in energy (132) in the afternoon, but with a 2ft, 9-second swell and cross-onshore wind, it’s still a tough paddle.

If you’re desperate for a splash, the afternoon of the 1st of August is your best bet. It’s not a day to tell the grandkids about, but it’s the only window where the swell gets over 3ft and the energy is moderate. For beginners, the 4ft swell is borderline, but with the lumpy wind, it’s not a great introduction. For the more experienced, it’s a case of making the most of a small, average day.

Given the persistent small swell, poor surf quality, and strong, messy wind at a beach-and-river setup, this stretch looks more suited for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period.

Stay patient, folks. This flat spell won’t last forever, but it’s a blank run for now.

- Rusty

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