Foz do Lizandro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Foz do Lizandro. Truth be told, it’s a tough stretch ahead. This river break is a mellow beginner’s wave, but for the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing special. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

The pattern is grim at the start. From the 26th of July right through to the morning of the 9th of August, it’s a flat spell with nothing worth paddling out for. We’re talking days of tiny, weak swell and mostly cross or cross-onshore winds that leave the surface choppy and bumpy. The swell energy barely ever breaks into double digits for most of that time, and the wave comment is a stubborn "poor surf conditions" day after day. That’s a solid two-week drought, mate. There’s a slight lift in energy around the 4th and 5th of August, with combined energy hitting 124 and 120, but the wind stays messy and the swell height is still puny at 2 ft to 3 ft. Not worth the drive.

Now, there is a flicker of hope. On the morning of August 10th, things finally align. The wind goes glassy—dead calm—and the swell bumps up to 4 ft out of the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a solid 249, which is a decent kick. The wave comment even says "expect good surf conditions". For a break that’s been starved for so long, this morning window is the standout. It’s not huge, but clean 4 ft waves with no wind will offer some fun, crumbly lines perfect for a log or a fish. The only bummer is that early in the week, crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company. The afternoon of the 10th looks cooked again with onshore winds, so don’t sleep in.

For the beginner crew, that August 10th morning is your best shot. Anything over 5 ft would be getting too big for you, so this 4 ft peak is right in your wheelhouse. Just be aware that with a 10-second period, the sets will be fairly frequent but not super powerful. If you’re a grom or dusting off the cobwebs, that’s your session.

So, in short: a brutal flat spell until the 10th of August, then one golden, glassy morning. After that, it looks like it drops back off again. Set your alarm for August 10th, and be ready to go. It’s not a classic, but after all that nada, it’ll feel like a gift.

Rusty.

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