Matinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Matinhos.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few days of small, pretty ordinary waves to start with, but the real standout is shaping up for the second weekend. The ocean is going to come alive, but you’ll need to be patient.

The first proper surfable window is on Wednesday the 5th. It’s nothing to write home about, with just 2ft of swell from the southeast, but the wind is glassy to near calm all day. The water is a very warm 69°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wettie. The wave energy is weak (103 combined energy), but it’s a small, clean session for a longboard.

Thursday the 6th through Friday the 7th is a write-off. Weak, short-period windswell from the east and poor conditions mean you can leave the board at home. That’s two days of nothing.

The first real standout hits on Saturday the 8th. The morning looks mint. We’re looking at 4ft of SSE groundswell with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is dead calm. The wave energy jumps to moderate (659 combined energy), and the conditions are described as glassy. This is a great window for an intermediate surfer to get some clean, fun waves at Matinhos point. The swell direction is a solid match for the break.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are a letdown. The swell sticks around, but the wind turns onshore from the south, ruining the surface. The waves will be choppy and messy.

Tuesday the 11th through Thursday the 13th is more of the same—poor to marginal conditions with a persistent cross-onshore wind, despite some occasional swell. Not worth the paddle out.

Now, for the true standout you need to circle on your calendar: Saturday the 15th. The afternoon is going to be electric. The swell is 6ft from the SSE, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The combined wave energy is a massive 3248, which is very strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. That long period groundswell will wrap beautifully around the point, offering clean, powerful lines. The water is still warm, but the size and power are for the confident crew. If you’re a beginner, this is too much.

Sunday the 16th morning is still good, with 5ft of SE swell and glassy wind, but it’s a step down from the day before.

Later in the week, Tuesday the 18th afternoon has a glimmer of hope. Winds go light and cross-offshore, with a 6ft swell from the east, but the period is short at 9 seconds. It will be cleaner than the surrounding days, but not a classic.

The forecast beyond the first week is a bit less certain, but the call for the 15th looks solid. Get out there for the morning of the 8th, and be ready for the main event on the 15th.

Rusty.

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