Matosinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for our local stretch.

Honestly, for the next 16 days, the outlook is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf, with barely a moment worth paddling out for. There’s a small window of opportunity right at the very end, but you’ll need patience.

The first real chance of anything comes on Thursday morning, the 20th of August. That morning, the wind is offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, which will keep things clean. The swell is 4 ft from the NW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 171. It’s described as surfable, but ordinary. Given the period is so short, the waves will be weak and crumbly, but at least it’s clean. For a spot that’s exposed to the W, this NW swell is wrapping in a little, but it won’t be great.

Before that, it’s a total write-off. From now until the 19th of August, every session is marked by poor conditions: cross-onshore winds, choppy water, and tiny or weak swell. The water temp is 66° with a 0.2° anomaly, so it’s about average for the time of year at Matosinhos. There’s a tiny window on Friday morning, the 7th of August, with glassy conditions and only 2 ft of swell, but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds, so it’s basically flat. The combined energy is a measly 38, so don’t kid yourself.

The only highlight is that Thursday morning, 20th of August. The offshore wind is the standout factor here. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s the only time the conditions line up for a paddle. The water will be clean, but the waves will be short-period and weak. If you’re desperate, that’s your window.

So, to sum it up: a 16-day outlook with a massive gap of no surf, then one brief, ordinary, clean morning on the 20th. That’s the best we’ve got. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, it’s looking like a long wait.

Rusty.

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