Matinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Matinhos is serving up over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run for most of this outlook. There’s a long gap at the start with nothing worthwhile. The first notable surf doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, August 4th, and even then it’s barely a pulse. We’re talking small, weak energy, and the conditions are nothing to get excited about. You’ll be waiting a full week after that for the first real chance at something decent.

The standout session, and the one you should circle on your calendar, is Saturday morning, August 8th. The swell comes from the SE at 3ft, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, giving the waves some shape and push. The combined energy is moderate at 233, and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, it’s going to be clean. No crowds mentioned, so you might have a bit of room. This is your best bet in the whole window. Matinhos is a point break, so that long-period SE swell should set up nicely.

Before that, on Friday morning, August 7th, there’s a jump in size to 5ft from the SSE, but the period is a short and weak 6 seconds. The energy is moderate at 199, and while the wind is glassy, that short period means the waves will be fat and unexciting. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

The second week looks pretty bleak. There’s an interesting pulse on Monday, August 10th, with a long 15-second period and strong energy (448 combined), but the wind is on it from the SSE and the surf is messy. That’s one to watch from the beach, but not to paddle out. The water temp is a notable 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

To be blunt, there’s a lot of flat, blown-out, or just plain poor surf here. If you’re desperate, the Saturday the 8th is the only day that might get your heart rate up.

Stay patient,
Rusty

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