Itacoatiara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a pulse of solid, consistent S swell pushing into Itacoatiara starting Sunday the 9th of August, and it hangs around for a good solid run through to the following weekend. The water is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away without a full steamer.

Sunday the 9th kicks things off, but it’s a bit average. We’ve got 6ft of S swell at 13 seconds, but that cross-onshore wind from the SSW at 9 mph is putting a chop on it. Combined wave energy is sitting at 1039 (moderate), but the quality isn’t there yet. Monday the 10th sees the swell bump up to 6ft and 8ft through the day, but the wind stays messy. By Tuesday the 11th, the swell hits 8ft with a 13-second period from the S – that’s getting into expert territory – and combined energy jumps to 2278 (strong). Still, the wind is cross or cross-shore, so it’s not perfect.

Now, Wednesday morning the 12th of August is where we start to see some real potential. The swell drops back to a more manageable 7ft from the S, 12-second period, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the ENE at only 6 mph, and conditions are described as clean. Combined energy is 1269 (moderate). This is a good window for experienced surfers. Thursday morning the 13th is also clean with a light NNE breeze, 6ft S swell at 12 seconds, and combined energy of 961 (moderate). But the standout – the one I’d circle on the calendar – is Friday morning the 14th of August. Glassy conditions, a light NNE breeze, 6ft of S swell at 14 seconds (that’s proper groundswell), and combined energy of 1175 (moderate). The 14-second period means longer, more powerful waves with better shape, but at a beach-reef-point setup like Itacoatiara, it’ll be holding up nicely. This is the best session on offer, and it’s for experienced surfers.

Saturday morning the 15th also looks clean and glassy, with 5ft S swell at 13 seconds, but the swell is already starting to ease off.

After that, things drop away fast. From Sunday the 16th through to Wednesday the 19th, the swell fades to 4ft and then down to 1ft, with a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds and combined energy dropping to 56 (weak). It’s a dead period. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st have a tiny bump of 2ft to 3ft, but the quality is poor. There’s a real gap of poor conditions from the 16th right through to the 23rd.

Then, on Monday the 24th of August, we get a fresh pulse of S swell at 5ft, 13 seconds, with clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 9 mph and combined energy of 749 (moderate). That’s promising, and it builds to 5ft on Monday afternoon with energy hitting 1137 (moderate). It’s still a week and a half away, so treat it as a promising but less certain call.

Crowds at Itacoatiara are often an issue, so keep that in mind, especially on the cleaner mornings.

All in all, your best bet is Friday morning the 14th – glassy, clean, solid S groundswell. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th mornings are also good. Don’t hold your breath for the second week until that Monday the 24th shows up.

Rusty.

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