Meia Praia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. First up, the good news is we’ve got some surf on the way at Meia Praia, but you’re going to have to be patient. Right now, it’s looking pretty quiet for paddle surfing, so don’t get your hopes up for the next few days.

Sunday morning, September 13th brings the first real chance. We’ve got a 6ft swell coming out of the ESE with a period of 8 seconds – that’s a short-period windswell, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and not the most organised. The combined energy is 722 (moderate wave energy), so there’s some push behind it, but the wind is light and cross-onshore from the east at 6 mph, so the surface will have a few ripples. The water’s sitting at 68°F, which is a couple of degrees colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a decent wetsuit. This is more of a beginner-friendly size, but the inconsistency and the fact it’s a beach break mean it’s not going to be a classic session. Crowds are often here, so expect some company.

The afternoon on Sunday drops to 4ft with onshore wind – not great, I’d skip it.

Monday, September 14th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft ESE swell, still short period (8 seconds), with light cross-onshore wind – again, just ordinary. But Monday afternoon is worth a mention: the swell drops to 3ft from the SE, period down to 7 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the WNW at just 3 mph. That’s rare around here. The energy is only 88 (weak), so it’s small and weak, but if you’ve got a log or a funboard, you could find a few clean little waves. It’s surfable, just very ordinary conditions as the file says.

After Monday, the outlook turns bleak. Tuesday through to the end of the month we’ve got a long run of tiny, weak swell – most days showing 0.3ft to 2ft with very low energy (often single or low double digits). There are some glassy mornings on Tuesday 15th and Saturday 26th September, but with 1ft to 2ft and periods of 6 seconds, it’s barely a ripple. The wind turns offshore on a few days – like Wednesday 16th September morning with 16 mph NW offshore – but with only 0.3ft of swell, it’s not worth paddling out for.

Around Sunday, September 20th we see a spike to 6ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, moderate energy (442), but the wind is strong cross-onshore at 16 mph. That’s choppy and messy – more of a kite surfing setup than a clean paddle session. Same story on Monday 21st with 5ft and cross-onshore wind.

So, what’s the pick? Honestly, the only half-decent window is Monday afternoon, September 14th – 3ft, glassy, clean, even if it’s small and weak. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best on offer. If you’re desperate, you could try Sunday morning the 13th, but the onshore wind and short period make it a bumpy ride.

Overall, this is a pretty flat stretch for Meia Praia. The consistent breaks aren’t here – it’s mostly inconsistent and rarely breaks properly. A blank run like this isn’t unusual for the area, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty

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