Molhes de Mampituba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s cookin’ for Molhes de Mampituba. It’s a river/jetty setup that really needs a clean window to shine, and for the next couple of days, it’s just not happening.

We’re starting on Friday the 28th with rain showers and a lumpy, cross-on wind. The surf is up at 4 ft from the ENE, but it’s a short period wind swell at 8 seconds, and the water is sitting at 62°, a bit colder than usual for this time of year. It’s not pretty. The combined swell energy is moderate (292), but it’s messy.

Saturday morning the 29th looks glassy as can be, with zero wind, and the swell drops back to 3 ft from the ENE. The wave energy is weaker (181), but with those glassy conditions, it’s surfable – just very ordinary. That afternoon gets crossed up again.

Sunday the 30th has another glassy start, waves a touch smaller at 3 ft from the E, and again, it’s just ordinary, surfable waves. The energy is low (126). The window is there, but the swell is weak.

Now, Monday the 31st is where we get a little spark. The morning shows a 7 ft swell from the E, and with clean cross-off wind from the NE, the forecast says very good surf. The combined energy is strong (912). It’s a bit of a spike, and for an intermediate spot, this is a proper session. The afternoon goes glassy with the swell dropping to 6 ft, still good.

Tuesday the 1st of September turns nasty with fresh, strong winds. The morning has a clean look to it (22 mph cross-off) but only 4 ft. The afternoon sees a big 10 ft SSW swell roll in with a 10 second period, but it’s crossed up with a fresh breeze. The wave energy is massive (1654), but the quality is poor – that’s more of a kiteboarding situation than a paddle session.

Wednesday the 2nd is marginal with 7 ft of SSE swell, but the cross-shore wind makes it a bit lumpy. Not a standout.

We get a reprieve on Thursday the 3rd. The morning is clean with 4 ft from the SE, a 9-second period, and gentle cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (306), and it’s a good, clean option.

After that, it’s a bit of a lull with small surf until Saturday the 5th of September. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the S, and a clean cross-off wind from the NNE. The energy is strong (722), and the forecast says very good surf. That Saturday morning window is the best on offer in the first week.

Looking further out, the real standouts come on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning shows a 7 ft SSW swell with a 9-second period, and a clean cross-off. The wave energy is very strong (1713). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The following morning, Friday the 11th, has a 10 ft SSE swell but the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so only for the brave.

The true highlight, though, is Saturday morning the 12th of September. You’ve got a 7 ft swell from the SE, an 11-second period, clean cross-off wind, and very strong energy (1232). That’s the call for the full trip. The wind will be clean, the swell has power, and it’s an excellent window for experienced surfers at Molhes.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly small and clean but ordinary, with a good spike on Monday the 31st and Saturday the 5th. The second week, especially the 10th and 12th, holds the real quality. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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