Meia Praia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the stretch ahead for Meia-Praia.

Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim run. The forecast is showing a long, long gap with no surf worth paddling out for. The first solid swell we might see is a tease on the 4th of August, but it’s just a tiny 0.3ft southerly bump with a long 13-second period. The energy is so weak it’s barely registering (3), and the wind is howling offshore at 15 mph, which cleans it up but the waves just aren’t there. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but this is flat.

That pattern of tiny, weak southerly pulses (0.3ft, 3 energy) keeps showing up on the 5th, 6th, and 7th, but it’s still no good. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, so conditions are clean, but there’s just nothing to ride. The whole thing is a waiting game.

We then hit a massive dry spell from the 8th right through to the 14th of August. Nada. Zero. The wind is offshore, the skies are clear, but the ocean is basically a lake. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this blank run is pretty normal for this area. It’s rough.

The only faint glimmer is on the 15th of August. We get a tiny 0.3ft southerly swell, but the period jumps to 21 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. The energy is still weak (18), but a pulse that long can sometimes wrap in and offer a sneaky clean little wave if you’re desperate. The morning offshore wind from the NNW at 15 mph will keep it glassy. But don’t kid yourself, this is still a pretty poor outlook.

Best on offer? There’s no standout. If you’re absolutely jonesing, the morning of the 15th of August is your only real shot, and that’s a long shot.

So, the bottom line: board on the roof, but don’t hold your breath. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so at least it’ll be a nice swim. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but as it stands, this is a tough one.

Rusty.

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