Matosinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf forecast for the next couple of weeks here at Matosinhos.

Right now, the outlook is pretty flat. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead. The first real sniff of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Saturday, July 26th, which is over two weeks away. Before that, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny. There’s a lot of days where it’s just not worth getting wet.

We’ve got a bit of a gap here. From now through to the end of next week, there’s nothing that’s going to get the heart pumping. The swell energy is low, often under 100, and the waves are small. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and poor.

Now, the one standout window is the morning of Sunday, July 26th. Matosinhos (Portugal) will see a northwest swell coming in at 5ft, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell, with moderate energy pushing through (539). The wind will be from the NNW at 9 mph, which is a cross-shore breeze. It’ll be a little lumpy, but it’s the cleanest option in the whole run. The swell energy is moderate, and the period is decent, so the wave shape should be okay for a beach and reef setup like this. The water temp is around 63°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there, just your standard summer suit.

That Saturday morning is the best bet, and it’s the only real highlight. Later that same day, the wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph from the NNW, turning it lumpy again. So really, that Sunday morning window is the one to aim for.

Overall, don’t hold your breath for the next couple of weeks. That 26th morning is the only time I’d be getting my board waxed.

Rusty.

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