Meia Praia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards at Meia Praia for the next couple of weeks. Right off the bat, it’s gonna be quiet. The first decent surf doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Monday the 21st of September, so there’s a gap of nearly a week with nothing worth paddling out for. Lots of tiny, weak waves and clean but empty lineups. Once we get past that, though, we get a decent run of surfable days, especially for the size and conditions.

The standout is Tuesday the 22nd of September, morning session. The swell hits 7ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 824 (moderate to strong). Wind is light from the NE at just 3 mph, so it’s glassy with only a few small ripples. That’s clean waves on a fairly exposed beach. At that size, it’s over 5ft, so beginners will find it a handful—this one’s for the intermediate crew. Water temp is 68°F, which is a bit cooler than average for this time of year by about 3°.

Another cracker is Wednesday the 23rd of September morning. You’re looking at 6ft from the ESE, 8 seconds, combined energy of 597 (moderate). Wind is dead calm from the ESE at 3 mph, so it’s flat glass. That kind of clean, lined-up swell is gold on a beach break. Again, over 5ft, so not a learner wave.

Then Friday the 25th of September morning pulls a treat: 7ft from the ESE, 8 seconds, combined energy of 464 (moderate), and no wind at all. Calm and glassy. That’s a proper session for the crew who know what they’re doing, but it’s a big wave at 7ft for beginners.

Later in the run, Saturday the 26th of September morning offers a mellow option: 5ft from the ESE, 7 seconds, combined energy of 228 (moderate), with a gentle offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. Clean and offshore, but the quality is described as ordinary—still surfable for a keen intermediate.

A solid highlight: the best on offer is Tuesday the 22nd of September morning, with that 7ft ESE swell and glassy conditions. Second shout goes to Wednesday the 23rd of September morning for the same reason—good size and perfect glass. After the 26th, the waves drop away quickly into tiny, weak leftovers, so make the most of that late September window.

Crowds at Meia Praia? It says “often,” so expect a few locals out when the surf is good, but nothing too hectic. The break is fairly exposed to the swell, and the direction is mostly ESE, so it’s catching what’s on offer. The period is short—mostly 7-8 seconds—so it’s a steeper, quicker wave. Over 8ft on the 21st and 22nd, that’s expert territory only.

Rusty.

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