Meia Praia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk surf for Meia Praia over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day picture, it’s a quiet spell for Meia Praia. There's a long stretch of flatness or just tiny bumps to start, so don't bother dragging your board out until the final days. The first real chance of a wave doesn't come until the 28th of August. The water temp is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

From Friday the 14th, it’s a total blank for the next two weeks. Through the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and all the way through the 27th, it's flat or ankle-slappers. You're looking at waves around 0.3 feet to 1 foot at best, with combined swell energy barely reaching a measly 12 – that’s zero push. The winds are a mixed bag, but it doesn't matter when there's nothing to ride. It’s a complete dud for a solid two-week stretch.

Now, the only time it gets a pulse is at the very end of the run. On Friday the 28th of August, we finally see something. The morning session will be the best. The wind is a light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, keeping the surface glassy and clean. The swell bumps up to about 3 feet from the ESE. It's short-period (7 seconds) windswell, so it won't have that heavy groundswell power, but it's definitely rideable. The combined swell energy finally gets to a weak 93. That’s the pick of the whole forecast. The afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore wind, holding the same 3-foot ESE swell.

The single standout is that Friday morning, the 28th. It’s the only period that's worth a mention. 3 feet from the ESE with light offshore wind and clean lines. Just remember the period is short, so it'll be a bit lumpy and won't have much push. For a beginner-friendly spot like Meia Praia, that’s actually ideal – it'll be nice and soft, perfect for a longboard or a foamie.

Saturday the 29th fades again, dropping to about 3 feet with moderate offshore winds, but it's already fading.

So, bottom line: sit this one out. Don’t even look at the ocean until the 28th. That Friday is your one small window to get wet. It’s not going to be firing, but it’s the only surfable moment in the entire outlook.

Rusty.

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