Itaúna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. We’ve got a slow couple of weeks ahead, but there’s a couple of windows worth chasing. Water’s at 73°F, which is normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit stays the same. The wave energy is mostly moderate through the first week, but it does get properly strong mid-period before dropping off again.

First real session is Wednesday morning on the 9th. It’s small at around 3ft, but it’s glassy with a bit of offshore wind. That’s your clean window. Energy is moderate at 340, so not a flogger, but the lack of wind will keep it tidy. Thursday the 10th morning is similar—3ft of south swell, 12-second period, light offshore cross-off wind. Energy bumps to 515, and it looks clean and lined up.

The standout, though, is Friday morning on the 11th. Swell pushes to 4ft from the south, the period stretches to 14 seconds, and there’s basically no wind. Energy reads 742—that’s the kind of push that makes Itaúna (Big Island) proper. Glassy, long-period groundswell, and as a point break, it’ll handle that longer period well. Just expect longer waits between sets, but the shape will be worth it.

Saturday the 12th morning drops to 2ft, energy tanks to 214. There’s a storm chance, but light offshore wind might make it a fun grovel if you’re keen.

Then Sunday the 13th gets heavy: 6ft in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon, with energy roaring up to 1080 and then 1339. That’s strong, powerful stuff. But the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. Messy. Honestly, that setup looks way more interesting if you’ve got a kite than a paddle board.

Monday the 14th still has size around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-off. It’s clean, but quality is down a notch. Energy is still up around 754, yet the period drops to 10 or 11 seconds. Rideable, but not the Friday kind of clean.

From Tuesday the 15th through the end of the first week, it’s mostly 3ft to 4ft, with afternoon onshores killing a lot of the vibe. The second week starts to lose its punch. Wednesday the 16th has some size at 6ft, but the period is down and winds are cross. Not your friend.

The next real nod is Thursday the 17th morning—5ft of south swell at 12 seconds, light offshore east-northeast wind, energy at 669. Clean and should offer proper point-break shape. That’s your backup to Friday the 11th.

After that, wave heights hold around 3ft to 4ft, but winds get messier. Friday the 18th is too windy at 25 km/h—offshore, but energy drops. The weekend of the 19th and 20th sees a shift to easterly swells with short periods, which aren’t ideal for the point. Saturday the 19th morning has a brief look with 3ft and a 12-second south swell, light offshore wind, but that’s about it.

The final stretch from Monday the 21st to Wednesday the 23rd is mostly small and shabby. Monday is 3ft to 5ft from the east with short periods and moderate wind. Tuesday the 22nd morning is glassy but only 4ft from the southwest at a poor 6 seconds. Energy is weak at 146. Wednesday has some period but it’s cross-onshore and fading.

So the call is simple: if you get one session this fortnight, make it Friday the 11th in the morning. Thursday the 17th morning is the backup, but the long-range promise fades and the second week is far less certain. Keep an eye on the dawn reports.

Rusty.

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