Matinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you what’s shaping up for Matinhos. This is a point break that handles a south swell well, and it’s a very consistent spot, so even when things are small, there’s usually something to ride. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Right now, Friday the 7th, we’ve got a bit of rain and a light westerly breeze, but the swell is small and weak – only 2 to 2 ft from the east with a short period, so the energy is really low (combined energy of 69). It’s not worth paddling out for. Same story for Friday afternoon, just a little rain and a tiny cross-off wind.

Saturday the 8th is where it starts to get interesting. Early morning, we’ve got glassy conditions with a light westerly wind, and the swell is picking up from the SSE at 2 ft but with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it’s putting out moderate energy (337). This is the standout of the whole outlook. The waves will be clean and lined up, but because it’s a long period swell at a beach break setup, it might break a bit straight. Still, for a point break, this is going to be good. Afternoon gets a bit cross with a stronger wind, so the morning is the pick.

Sunday the 9th sees the swell building to 4 ft from the SSE, but the wind is onshore and choppy. The energy is ramping up (585), but the quality drops. This is more for the experienced crew, as the size is getting up there, but the wind is messy.

Monday the 10th has the swell peaking around 5 ft from the SSE, but the wind is cross-onshore and the energy is strong (665). It’s marginal, with a lot of chop. Not a great day for a clean session.

The middle of the week, from Tuesday the 11th through to Thursday the 13th, the swell drops back to 2-3 ft, but the wind is light and variable, with some glassy windows. The energy is moderate (188-371). It’s not going to be epic, but there will be short-period, clean little waves for the patient surfer.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are a mixed bag. The swell stays small, but Saturday afternoon has a glassy window with 2 ft from the SSE and moderate energy (247). The conditions will be clean, but the waves are small.

Sunday the 16th morning offers a glassy start with 4 ft from the SE, but the period is very short at 7 seconds, so the energy is weak (154). It’s surfable but ordinary.

The following week, from the 17th to the 22nd, the swell stays small, mostly under 4 ft, with short periods (7-11 seconds). The energy is weak to moderate (122-431). A few mornings have glassy or light offshore winds, like the 18th and 19th, but the waves are small and weak. The 21st has a bit more energy (382) from the SE, but the wind is cross, so it’s marginal.

Overall, Saturday morning, August 8th, is the one to aim for. Glassy conditions, a long period groundswell from the SSE, and moderate energy. That’s your best bet. The rest of the period is mostly small and weak, with some clean windows for the small-wave gear. Crowds are often at Matinhos, so expect company on the good days.

Rusty.

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