Navegantes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet spell for the region. The surf is small and the swell is pretty weak, so we’re not looking at any big, pumping days. The best windows are short-lived and come with their own little caveats, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

The first decent chance rolls in on Tuesday afternoon, August 11th. Navegantes is a beach and jetty setup, and it’s exposed to the SE swell. The water temperature is sitting around 67°, which is close to normal for this time of year. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is small at 3 ft from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds. It’s a groundswell, so the waves will have some shape and energy (combined energy of 227). It’s not going to be big, but for a glassy afternoon session, it’s about the best we’ve got on offer. The break is very consistent, but crowds are possible, so expect a few others with the same idea.

Wednesday morning, August 12th, looks similar. The swell holds at 3 ft from the SE, 12-second period, and the wind is glassy again. The combined energy is a touch higher at 253. It’s another clean, small-wave window. The morning will be the pick.

Friday afternoon, August 14th, gets a mention. The wind drops to calm, going glassy, with a 3 ft SE swell, 14-second period. That long period will give the waves some push (combined energy of 306), but it’s a long-period groundswell, which can make the waves a bit too walled-up at a beach break. Still, with glassy conditions, it’s a solid option for a surf.

Monday morning, August 17th, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the E, with an 8-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The combined energy jumps to 319, which is the biggest push in the whole run. This is a short-period swell though, so it won’t have the same grind as the groundswells, but it’s the biggest wave height on offer. It’s still a manageable size for intermediates, but beginners might find it a bit of a handful.

After that, the surf drops right off. From the 18th of August onwards, the wave heights are mostly under 3 ft, the wind turns messy, and the energy levels are weak. There are some glassy periods on the 19th and 20th mornings, but the swell is tiny and the period is short. The last week of the run is pretty bleak, with small, choppy surf and very low energy. It’s a long stretch of flat to poor conditions.

So, the standout window is Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, through to Wednesday morning, August 12th. Small, clean, glassy, and surfable. The Monday morning, August 17th, is the biggest in size, but that short period and the cross-offshore wind mean it’s a different kind of wave. Pick your session wisely.

Rusty.

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