Meia Praia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. I’ve had a proper look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be straight with you—it’s a real tough stretch for Meia Praia. The swell is pretty much absent for the entire 16-day run, so we’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of.

Right from Saturday the 18th of July, we’ve got a tiny 0.3ft swell sneaking in from the south, with a very long period of 19 seconds, but it’s carrying hardly any energy (combined energy of all swells directed here is just 7). The wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore out of the NW, which would normally be great for clean waves, but with that little bump, it’s just a flat, glassy-looking ocean. Water temps are sitting at 70°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The situation doesn’t improve. Sunday the 19th through to Monday the 27th of July show zero swell height on most records, and when we do see a tiny 0.3ft from the south, the period drops from 19 seconds down to 12 seconds by the 23rd, and the energy is pathetic—single digits all the way. The wind stays mostly offshore or cross-offshore, keeping the water clean, but there’s simply nothing to ride. It’s a total blank.

Towards the end of the run, around Thursday the 30th of July, a little 0.7ft swell shows up from the ESE with a short period of just 5 seconds, but the wind swings onshore and cross-onshore, kicking up chop and lumpy conditions. The energy is still negligible (combined energy of all swells directed here is 6 or less). By the 1st and 2nd of August, it’s back to flat with onshore breezes. Honestly, the whole setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’re desperate for a fix.

There’s no standout session here, no hidden gem. It’s just one of those periods where the ocean takes a nap. Keep the board in the car, check the forecasts, and hope it changes—it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty

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