Molhes de Mampituba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Molhes de Mampituba. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t be in a rush to paddle out just yet.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Sunday the 5th into Monday the 6th is a write-off with small, weak swell and cross-shore winds messing things up. The combined energy is only 366 (weak), and it’s just not worth the effort. Tuesday morning the 7th shows a little improvement with a clean 4ft from the SSW, but it’s short-period stuff at 7 seconds, so the waves won’t have much push. Still, a light offshore wind means it’ll be rideable for the intermediates out there.

Wednesday morning the 8th is a real treat – glassy conditions with 3ft of S swell at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (220) but the clean face will make it fun for a grovel session. That’s the best we’ve got for the first week, so if you want a sneaky paddle, that’s your window.

Now, hold onto your board. The real action starts on Saturday the 11th. The morning brings a clean 3ft from the ESE at 11 seconds with a light offshore breeze, and the combined energy jumps to 507 (moderate). Then the afternoon goes glassy with 4ft of SSE swell at 12 seconds and energy hitting 709 (moderate). That’s a standout day – clean, long-period groundswell that will line up nicely on the river jetties. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

The swell keeps building. Monday the 13th sees 7ft from the SSW, but with a moderate breeze, it’s grumbly. Things get serious on Tuesday the 14th with 8ft of SSE swell at 12 seconds and energy over 1800 (strong). That’s expert-only territory – too big for beginners. The wind stays clean, but the power is immense. That stretch from the 11th to the 16th is the best of the run.

By Thursday the 16th, we get a glassy morning with 7ft of SE swell at 13 seconds and energy at 1537 (strong) – excellent for experienced surfers again. But the afternoon starts to ease off.

The second week fades out. Friday the 17th morning offers clean 5ft from the SE, but the energy is dropping. Saturday the 18th is glassy again with 3ft, and Sunday the 19th has a weird 5ft from the NE at only 6 seconds – short and weak. The last few days are small and messy, but the morning of the 20th has a clean 4ft from the ENE to finish.

So, the standout is Saturday the 11th through to Thursday the 16th. The 11th afternoon is the pick of the whole outlook – glassy, chest-high swell, and that long period from the SSE. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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