Luz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our little corner of the coast.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty flat for a solid stretch. We’re looking at a long dry spell starting now, running right through until the morning of Wednesday, the 2nd of September. That’s a gap of nearly two weeks with next to nothing to get excited about. Don't bother checking the cams, just go for a walk or fix your ding.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a beautiful thing to see. We’ve got a tiny pulse of swell starting to fill in, about 3ft from the ESE. The combined swell energy is still weak at 72, so it’s going to be small and the period is a short 8 seconds, meaning weak, lumpy waves. It’s clean, but it's really just a teaser.

Things get a little more interesting later that same day, Wednesday afternoon. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SE, with moderate energy now (126). The wind goes light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The period is still short at 7 seconds though, so it'll be a bit crumbly and fat on the banks. It's surfable, but you won't be telling your mates about it.

Now, the standout session of the whole outlook – and it’s a long way off, so keep your expectations in check – is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the ESE with a light offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy is strong at 857. That’s a proper amount of water moving. For Luz (Portugal), a 7ft swell from the ESE is right in the sweet spot. However, at that size, it’s getting into expert-only territory for many. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s not a long-period groundswell, but the energy is real. If the forecasts hold, this is the one to circle on your calendar. Expect a bit of crowd, as it’s an inconsistent spot that only fires when the direction is right, so when it does, people come out of the woodwork.

Overall, it’s a long wait for a couple of average days and one potential cracker. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Rusty.

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