Matinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Matinhos area over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are looking a bit average, but we've got a solid run of cleaner surf kicking in from Monday afternoon right through to Friday morning. After that, the whole setup goes pretty messy with onshore winds and rain moving in for a long stretch. We're talking nearly a week of poor conditions from the end of August into early September, so you'll want to make the most of that mid-week window.

The real standout is Matinhos, a consistent point break that handles the south swell well. The optimum direction is from the south, and we've got a nice run of that. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing too wild there.

Right, let's get into it. Sunday the 23rd is a bit of a write-off. Morning has a small 3ft SSE swell with a period of 10 seconds, and combined energy is 164 (moderate). It's glassy, but it's just not doing much. By the afternoon, the wind swings ESE and it gets cross-on, making things poor. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 24th, the swell picks up to 4ft from the SSE, and the period stretches to 14 seconds – that's some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 608 (moderate to strong). The morning has a cross-on breeze, but the afternoon turns glassy. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions" for that afternoon session. For a point break like Matinhos, that longer period will wrap in nicely, giving you some real shape. This is a strong contender for the best on offer.

Tuesday the 25th keeps the quality going. The swell drops slightly to 3ft from the SSE, 13-second period, and the energy is 369 (moderate). Both the morning and afternoon are glassy, with clean conditions. A solid, fun day.

Wednesday the 26th is another highlight. The swell builds again to 5ft from the SE, with a 15-second period. That's a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is a meaty 879 (strong). Morning is glassy, and the afternoon has a light cross-off breeze, so it stays clean. This is the pick of the bunch for the whole forecast – bigger, cleaner, and with that long-period energy. Just a heads-up, at 5ft it's not too big, so intermediates will have a ball.

Thursday the 27th morning is still glassy with a 3ft SE swell and 14-second period (energy 432 - moderate). The afternoon gets a bit messy with an onshore breeze, so get out early. Friday the 28th morning is a wildcard – 0 mph wind, glassy, with a 3ft E swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, but combined energy is 213 (moderate). The comment says "expect good surf conditions", so it could be a fun, small morning session.

Then the wheels fall off. From Friday afternoon the 28th all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, it's a long run of poor to marginal conditions. Onshore winds, heavy rain, and choppy seas dominate. The swell stays small and the periods are short. The combined energy drops right off, often below 100. Honestly, that whole stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – the wind is up and the surf quality is down.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Wednesday the 26th at Matinhos. The 5ft SE groundswell with that 15-second period, glassy morning and clean afternoon – that's the session you want. Monday the 24th afternoon is a close second. After Friday the 28th, hang up the board for a week.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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