Molhes de Mampituba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for us. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise on the horizon for those who can wait.

We’re at Molhes de Mampituba, a river/jetty setup that’s fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at 16°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but you’ll want a good suit.

The next few days are pretty rough. Sunday the 13th is a write-off with onshore wind and messy surf. Monday and Tuesday the 14th and 15th stay marginal with small, weak waves. Wednesday the 16th picks up a little to 5 ft from the south, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, keeping things choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

There’s a glimmer on Thursday the 17th morning. We get a clean, cross-off breeze from the NNE with 4 ft of SSE swell. It’s not huge, but with that light wind and a period of 10 seconds, the jetty might offer a few fun ones. The combined energy is moderate (419), so it’s got a bit of push. Crowds can be an issue here, but on a Thursday morning, you might dodge the worst of it.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th drop right off. The swell fades to under 3 ft, and while the mornings are clean, there’s just not enough wave to get excited about.

Sunday the 20th morning is interesting – glassy conditions with a light NW wind and 3 ft of east swell. It’s a small window, but glassy is glassy. The energy is weak (141), so it’s a longboard or a log day if anything.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Monday the 21st sees a pulse of 6 ft east swell with a 9 second period, but the wind is light. It’s still a bit messy, but the size is there.

The standout in the first week is Tuesday the 22nd morning. Clean, cross-off wind from the NNE, and 5 ft of east swell. The combined energy is a solid moderate 416, and with the jetty, that long-period groundswell (9 seconds) should wrap in nicely. It’s not for beginners (over 5 ft), but for intermediates, this is the pick of the early run. Be aware crowds are often a factor here.

The second week starts to fade a bit. Wednesday the 23rd gets blown out. Thursday the 24th morning, however, is a serious late-bloomer. We’ve got 4 ft of S swell with a very long 13 second period and a clean, light cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to a strong 613. That’s proper groundswell. For a point or reef setup like this, that long period is a dream – well-shaped, plenty of power, and long lulls between sets for an easy paddle. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. It’s a Thursday, so crowds might be manageable.

After that, the swell fades through the 25th and 26th into small, weak surf again. Sunday the 28th brings another big pulse of 7 ft south swell with a 10 second period, but it’s onshore and choppy – not worth it.

Then, Monday the 28th morning is the final real highlight. A clean, cross-off wind with 5 ft of south swell and a long 13 second period. The combined energy is very strong at 1050. This is excellent, powerful surf. But at 5 ft and with that energy, it’s strictly for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skill, this is your session.

So, the best bets are Tuesday the 22nd morning for a fun, clean session, and the absolute standout is Thursday the 24th morning for that long-period groundswell in clean conditions. The long-range stuff on the 28th is a big one for the experts. There’s a gap of a few days in the middle of the second week with nothing worth chasing.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change.

- Rusty

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