Meia Praia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. To be straight with you, this stretch for Meia Praia is looking pretty grim. There’s no real swell on the cards for a solid run, and the conditions are mostly flat or tiny. The first surf that’s worth even a mention isn’t until Saturday the 12th, and even then it’s nothing to write home about.

The water is sitting at 66°, which is a solid 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The early part of the forecast is a total write-off. From Sunday the 6th right through to Friday the 11th, it’s all flat or ankle-snappers with poor surf conditions. Scratch that.

Then on Saturday the 12th, we finally see a pulse of energy. Saturday morning pushes 5ft from the SE with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 322 (moderate). The wind is cross-on from the ENE, so it’s a bit choppy and messy – that one’s a pass for paddle surfing. Saturday afternoon settles down though. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the south, and the swell drops to a cleaner 4ft from the ESE, still with an 8 second period and combined energy of 213. It’s surfable, but honestly, the conditions are described as very ordinary. This is your best bet for the whole outlook, but it’s a low bar.

Sunday the 13th sees the swell holding around 5ft from the SE, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, so it’s poor. The energy is moderate (242 and 223), but the quality is just not there. It’s a beach break setup, so without good wind, it’s a messy closeout.

From Monday the 14th onward, it’s back to tiny dribble. A few glassy moments on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, but the swell is 3ft or less, with weak energy in the double digits. Come Thursday the 17th and into the weekend, we get some long-period groundswell from the south (periods of 12 to 15 seconds), but the height is only 0.3ft. That’s essentially flat. Even with glassy or light offshore wind, there’s nothing to ride. The energy is in the single digits.

So, the standout here is ironically the only one: Saturday afternoon, September 12th, at Meia Praia. It’s not great, but it’s the only window with a rideable wave and glassy conditions. The swell is 4ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, and the wind is flat calm. The combined energy is 213 (moderate). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent and crowds are often around. Don’t expect much.

Other than that, we’re looking at a long stretch of blank days. The whole outlook is a dud, I’m not gonna lie. But it’s Meia Praia – it tends to go quiet like this, and forecasts can always change. For now, keep the board in the car and check the cams.

Rusty.

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