Maconde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Over the next 16 days, we’ve got one main spot to focus on: Maconde (a reef setup). It’s a proper wave that needs a bit of respect, but when the stars align, it’s a gem. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Friday the 17th is a write-off – the swell is there but the conditions are messy, with a cross-onshore wind and choppy surface. Not worth paddling out. Saturday the 18th is where it starts to get interesting. Morning glass-off, clean, with a 4ft S swell running at 13 seconds. That’s a nice, clean wave, though it’s not huge. Sunday the 19th looks similar – smaller, but glassy again in the morning, with a 3ft SW swell and a longer 16-second period. Perfect for a reef.

Now, the first real standout is Monday the 20th. That’s the day. Early morning, glassy, with a 5ft SW swell pushing through at 14 seconds. The energy is building – moderate (1025). By the afternoon, it’s even better: 7ft SSW swell, still glassy, with the energy jumping to 1432. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The direction is right in the sweet spot for the break. The winds are light and offshore, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. Crowds can show up here sometimes, but with conditions this good, it’s worth the company.

Tuesday the 21st holds in with 6ft SSW swell, glassy morning, cross-off in the afternoon. Still very good. Wednesday the 22nd is another standout morning: 6ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, and a solid offshore wind from the SE. The energy is strong (1127), and the conditions are clean. This is a top call for an advanced surfer.

After that, the swell drops off a bit through the end of the week and into the weekend. The wind picks up, and the quality fades. Thursday and Friday the 24th-25th are smaller, with cross-off winds and moderate energy. It’s clean but not special. The waves are around 4ft, but the period stays long, so it’s not flat – just not the standout.

Now, hold on, because the second week gets serious. Monday the 27th of July is a monster swell. We’re looking at 7ft SW swell with a 21-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is massive (6113). This is expert-only territory. The wind is cross-shore, so it might be a bit lumpy, but the power is there. Tuesday the 28th is still big, 8ft SW, but the wind turns onshore, so it’s less clean. Not the best for a paddle.

Wednesday the 29th is the real second-week standout. The afternoon delivers an 12ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, with a light offshore wind. The energy is exceptional (5006). This is for experts only – it’s big, powerful, and clean. Thursday the 30th holds similar size in the morning, with a cross-off wind. The energy is still huge (5314). This is heavy, heavy surf.

The end of the month and into August shows the swell staying solid, but the wind gets strong. Friday the 31st has a 25 mph offshore wind, which is clean but you’ll be fighting to get out. The waves are 10ft SSW with a 16-second period. The energy is enormous (7237). This is serious, big-wave territory. Sunday the 1st of August keeps it pumping with 12ft S swell and similar strong offshore winds.

So, the best on offer? Monday the 20th of July for the perfect combo of clean, glassy, and a solid 7ft swell that’s manageable for advanced surfers. And for the big-wave crew, Wednesday the 29th of July afternoon is the one – huge, clean, and powerful. Don’t sleep on that.

Rusty.

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