Meia Praia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Meia-Praia over the next couple of weeks. I've got to be straight with you – it's a bit of a tough stretch for paddle surfing. The pattern looks mostly flat or with small, weak swell that's just not going to do much for us.

The forecast opens on Saturday, July 4th with a bit of swell on offer, but it's not a pretty picture. We've got a 6ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 558 (moderate), but the wind is cross-on from the east at 6 mph, making for poor, choppy conditions. Later that day, it drops to 4ft and goes onshore, so really nothing to get excited about.

Now, Sunday morning, July 5th, is the only real chance for a surf. The swell drops to a clean 3ft from the ESE (7 seconds), and the wind goes glassy from the SE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is low at 108, meaning it'll be small and weak, but you could get some clean, tiny rollers if you're desperate. You'd be looking at a beginner-friendly wave, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it's going to be a frustrating paddle for not much return. The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, so no shock there.

From Sunday afternoon onwards, it's a proper dry spell. The swell fades away completely for days on end. We're talking flat, clean conditions from Monday, July 6th, all the way through to Saturday, July 19th. There are a few tiny pulses here and there – like a 0.3ft, 16-second period groundswell from the south around July 9th and 10th – but that's a whisper, not a roar. The wind is often offshore or glassy, which is teasing, but with no swell to work with, it's just a pretty, flat ocean.

For a spot that's fairly exposed but can be inconsistent, this is a normal quiet spell. A few days of onshore wind and small bumps might show up later in the second week – like a bit of WSW swell on July 15th – but it's too far off to bank on. Honestly, with these tiny swells and often strong offshore winds (up to 19 mph), the setup might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. There's just no energy in the water for us.

There's no standout session here. The best I can offer is that Sunday morning glass-off for a little splash, but don't expect much. Keep an eye on the long-range, but for now, it's time to wax the longboard only if you're after a flat-water paddle.

Rusty.

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