Matosinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down day by day.

We kick things off with a bit of a limp start. The first few days, the swell is pretty weak and the wind is mostly messing things up. It’s not really worth getting too excited about just yet. The energy is low, with the combined swell energy reading around 248 on Sunday morning, which is pretty weak. The waves are small and crumbly, and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be bumpy and uninviting. You're looking at knee to waist-high dribble. Patience is key here.

The next few days, from the 7th through to the 12th, are more of the same. There’s a little more size on Monday, but the wind is still poor, making for messy conditions. The swell direction at Matosinhos (Matosinhos) is slightly off the optimum, so it's not really wrapping in well. The energy does pick up a bit, hitting a moderate 706 on Monday morning, but the surface conditions ruin it. It’s a whole lotta nothing for anyone looking for a clean session. We're stuck in a pattern of small, choppy surf with a lot of cross-onshore wind. I’d say give it a miss until we see some improvement.

Now, here’s where things start to get a little interesting. On the morning of the 13th of September, we've got a bit of a standout. The wind finally swings offshore, coming out of the east, and the ocean goes glassy. The swell is still small, around 2ft, but it has some decent period at 12 seconds, which gives it a bit more push. The energy is moderate at 257, but the clean conditions will make it feel better than it is. We are looking at clean, lined-up waves, maybe waist to shoulder-high on the better sets. This is the one to be out for, a Sunday morning classic. Don't be late.

After that little tease, we slip back into mediocrity for a few days. The week from the 14th to the 20th is mostly small and messy. There are a few windows, like Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th mornings, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is just not there. It’ll be small and weak with not much push. The energy readings are low to moderate, and the waves are just too small to be worth the paddle. There’s some clean surfable waves, but it’s more of a longboard or a funboard kind of day than anything else. You’ll be scratching around for anything with a bit of shape.

And it fades out that way. There’s a small bump on the 21st, but it’s still just ordinary. The whole 16-day window is basically a waiting game. The 13th looks like the pick of the bunch; that offshore wind and clean 2ft swell is our best shot at a proper session. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun.

For the rest of the time, well, the beach at Matosinhos is more of a kitesurfer’s paradise with all that cross-onshore wind and choppy waves. If you’re set on getting wet, bring the biggest board you have, and manage your expectations. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, mark the 13th on your calendar. Keep an eye on the wind forecasts, and we might get a couple of clean ones in before it all goes flat again. Until next time, this is Rusty, signing off.

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