Navegantes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got a little something to start, then a flat patch, and then what could be a proper little run of fun waves right at the end.

We’re kicking off on Friday the 14th at Navegantes with a weak SE swell pushing in. The waves are small, around 2ft, but the period is a lovely 13 to 14 seconds, giving it a bit of long-period groundswell feel. The energy is light though, so it’s not going to be powerful. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s rideable, but the quality is only marginal. Not a standout, but a surf.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell bump up a touch to 4ft to 5ft, but the period drops right off to a short 7 to 8 seconds. The wind swings around to a light cross-onshore, and the wave quality is poor. It’s going to be choppy and a bit of a mess. Monday the 17th is similar, with 5ft waves but still short period and a cross-shore wind. Not great.

Tuesday the 18th is where things start to get a bit more interesting. The morning shows a light cross-offshore wind from the NW and a clean 5ft swell from the ENE with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate, and the conditions are described as clean. This is a decent window. Wednesday the 19th morning is even cleaner with glassy conditions, though the swell drops to 4ft and the energy is low. A nice little glassy session if you’re keen.

From the 20th through the 24th, it all goes a bit quiet. The swell drops below 3ft, the winds get messy, and the conditions are poor for paddling. There are a couple of clean mornings on the 20th and 21st, but the energy is just too weak. This is a flat spell you’d be better off waiting out.

Now, here’s where it gets good. On Tuesday the 25th, a new SSE swell arrives in the afternoon. It’s only 3ft, but it’s got a 10-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps up, and the conditions are clean. A good sign.

The real highlight, though, is Wednesday the 26th. This is the one. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the ESE with an 8-second period, a clean cross-offshore wind, and a solid amount of energy. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I agree. This is the pick of the forecast for Navegantes.

The energy stays solid on Wednesday afternoon, still clean, before the wind turns onshore and chops it up on Thursday the 27th. Then the last few days look iffy, but Saturday the 29th brings a glassy morning with a 5ft wave from the NE. The period is short at 7 seconds, but with no wind and decent energy, it could be a fun, if a bit fat, session for those who don’t mind the short period power.

So, to put it simply: the best waves in the 16-day window are on Wednesday the 26th at Navegantes. Clean, good size, and decent energy. Get on it. The early stuff is small and the middle of the run is flat, but that Wednesday is a true standout.

Rusty

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