Morros dos Conventos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The surf window’s looking a bit rocky for the next couple of weeks, but there’s a real gem hiding in the second week if you’ve got the patience.

First up, we’re looking at Morros dos Conventos, a river mouth setup. This spot is inconsistent, so don’t get your hopes up for a daily grind. The water is feeling about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

The immediate start is a write-off. Thursday afternoon (23rd July) sees a lumpy 7ft from the SSE with a short 8-second period, but the cross-shore wind is making a mess. There’s a moderate amount of energy in the water (524). It’s not worth paddling out.

Friday morning (24th July) is a tease. The swell drops to 5ft from the SE, still short period, but that wind goes glassy. It’s clean, but the energy is only moderate (302). It’s a small window for a sneaky session, but the inconsistency of the break means you’ll be waiting a lot.

Saturday (25th July) morning is actually pretty clean with a light offshore wind, 5ft SE swell. The energy is picking up a bit (367). It’s your best bet for the first week—small, clean, but you’ll be sharing it with the occasional crowd.

After that, it’s a slow fade. Sunday through to Wednesday (26th July to 30th July) sees the swell drop into the 1.0ft to 4ft range with weak energy (as low as 33). The wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s a real dud. There’s a gap of about four days with nothing worth mentioning.

Now, hold on to your board. The second week is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a proper groundswell arriving on Sunday, 2nd August. The swell jumps to 6ft from the S with a healthy 11-second period. The energy is strong (859). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which isn’t ideal, but the swell quality is there. It’s pushing into the size where beginners might feel a bit worked, but intermediates will love it.

The standout, though, is Tuesday morning, 4th August. This is the one. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the SE, with a long 12-second period. The wind is a light offshore. The energy is strong (824). This is a groundswell, so at a river mouth, it should line up nicely. The long period means longer waits between sets, but the shape will be worth it. This is the best on offer. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

The swell holds through Wednesday morning (5th August) with 3ft SE and a 12-second period, still clean and offshore. Energy is moderate (291). A solid follow-up session.

Thursday (6th August) morning brings a weird one: 5ft from the S, but with a very short 5-second period. The wind is offshore, so it’s clean, but the energy is only moderate (261). It’ll be a bit fat and wonky from the short period.

After that, it fades out again. The setup is a beach-and-river mix, so when the wind gets strong and the swell is messy, it’s more of a kiteboarder’s playground than a surfer’s dream.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle with a few clean but small windows. The second week is where the quality is, with Tuesday morning (4th August) being the real standout. Get out there.

Rusty.

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