Navegantes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me set the scene here. The only game in town for the next couple of weeks is Navegantes, so I’m gonna focus entirely on that stretch of sand and jetty. The water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, about 64°, which is a touch nippy for July, but nothing a decent wetsuit can’t handle.

The beginning of the outlook is pretty quiet. Friday the 10th we’ve got small 2 ft E swell with clean, offshore winds in the morning, but it’s weak — combined energy is only 153, which is pretty lackluster. By afternoon, the wind swings cross-on and it gets messy. Saturday the 11th picks up a notch, with 4 ft ESE swell, nice cross-off wind, and the energy jumps to 444, so it’ll feel a lot more alive. That morning window on Saturday is the first true standout of the run. It’s not huge, but it’s got good shape and clean conditions.

Sunday morning the 12th is another solid call: 4 ft ESE swell, clean offshore wind again, and that combined energy sits at 417. Sunday afternoon gets sloppy with a cross-on breeze, so stick to the early sessions. The start of the next week, Monday the 13th, builds a bit to 5 ft, but that comes with a short 8-second period and cross-on wind, so it’s choppy and better left for the more experienced crew.

We’ve got a gap of a few days midweek where things are small and fairly ordinary, with weaker energy readings around 130-266 and mostly cross-on or cross conditions. Nothing to write home about, but you can still find something to ride if you’re keen.

The real gem shows up on Saturday the 25th. The forecast is pointing to a SE groundswell pushing 5 ft with a period of 13 seconds, giving it some proper punch. The combined energy hits 686, so that’s moderate to strong — you’ll feel the push. Winds are cross-off in the morning and clean, which should set it up nicely for the beach and jetty. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

Also worth a mention: Friday the 17th has a glassy morning with 4 ft ENE swell, and Tuesday the 21st sees glassy conditions through both the morning and afternoon, with waves around 4 ft and 3 ft — those mornings and evenings will be smooth and fun, though the swell period is short (8 seconds) so don’t expect long walls.

Crowds are sometimes an issue at Navegantes, so on the standout days, expect some company. The break is “very consistent” so it rarely goes flat completely.

If the bigger, cleaner days don’t line up for you, just know that it’s a spot that rarely stays poor for long. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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