Matinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks here at Matinhos (point break). The swell window is open, but it’s not a straight shot of glory. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, a few days of naff cross-onshore winds messin’ things up, but then a sweet little window of clean waves opens up around the 10th and 11th. That’s where the magic is.

The water temp is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothin’ weird going on – just standard autumn feels.

So, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd have got some small swell, around 5ft to 4ft from the SSE/SE, but the wind is cross-on or cross-off, so it’s not clean. Thursday morning looks *okay* with that cross-off breeze and a long 11-second period, makin' it clean, but the energy is just moderate (407). Thursday arvo falls apart. Friday the 4th is a no-go with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th are plain ugly – short period, choppy, rain. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see a bit of a bump in size, but it’s messy. Monday has 5ft from the SSE, but it’s a wind-affected mess with a short period. Tuesday has a longer period (11s) and 4ft, but the wind is cross-shore or onshore. It’s a pass.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Thursday the 10th is the first real standout. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the east, with a moderate period (8s) and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong (669). That’s a solid, fun size for a point break, and with clean conditions, it’ll be worth the wait. This is for intermediate-plus surfers, but it’s not too crazy for a confident beginner.

Friday the 11th is the absolute gem. It’s glassy – zero wind – with a 6ft swell from the east and a 10-second period. The energy is strong (649). This is the kind of morning you dream about. The point will be linking up, smooth, and clean. It’s a standout for sure. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th gets a bit sloppy again. Saturday morning the 12th has a small, clean 3ft wave with offshore wind, but it’s small. Afternoon gets blown out. Sunday the 13th is a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds and 5ft to 6ft of lumpy, choppy mess.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 14th is poor. Tuesday the 15th has a chance: a 5ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period and a clean cross-off breeze in the morning. The energy is moderate (470). It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of the week. Then Wednesday the 16th is a bit meh with cross-onshore wind. Thursday the 17th finishes the run with a nice, glassy morning: 4ft from the ESE, 10-second period, clean. It’s small but fun for a longboard or a fish.

Bottom line: The best windows are the morning of the 10th and the glassy morning of the 11th. That’s your pick. Don’t waste your energy on the rest.

Rusty

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