Navegantes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up.

Right off the bat, Navegantes is the only spot on the radar. It’s a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s very consistent, so there’s always something to look at, but it’s not always good. The next week and a half is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of windows that are worth getting excited about.

The first few days are weak. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a write-off: messy winds, small swell, and poor conditions. The wave energy is moderate, around 237 to 279 (moderate wave energy) on Saturday, but it’s just not clean. Monday and Tuesday are no better, with cross-shore winds chopping things up. The swell is only 3ft to 3ft from the SE, and the period is around 12 to 13 seconds, which is a decent groundswell, but the wind is ruining it.

Then, Wednesday the 12th is the first real standout. The wind goes glassy, calm, and the swell is 3ft from the SE with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate (225 to 223). This is the kind of morning that makes you paddle out fast. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. For a beach break, this is clean, small, and fun. It’s good for intermediates, and the crowd profile says “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it won’t be a circus.

Thursday the 13th afternoon is also looking good. The wind is glassy, and the swell bumps up to 2ft from the SE, but the period hits 15 seconds, which is proper long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate to strong (391). That long period will make the waves stand up and hold shape, but at a beach break, it can be a bit straight. Still, clean conditions make it worth a look.

The 19th of August is the next big standout. The swell picks up to 6ft from the E, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NW and WNW, keeping the waves clean. The energy is strong (565 to 608). This is intermediate to advanced territory—6ft is solid, but not too big for the experienced crew. This is a proper session, and the "very good surf conditions" rating backs it up. Crowds are possible, but with the quality, you’ll be happy to share.

After that, it fades out. The 20th has a clean morning, but the swell drops to 4ft. The rest of the week is small, messy, or both. The last few days of the month are flat and weak, with energy dropping to 41 (weak wave energy) by the 23rd.

So, if you’re planning a paddle, the best windows are Wednesday the 12th and Monday the 19th. The 12th is for the glassy, small-wave fun, and the 19th is for the bigger, cleaner, proper waves. Don’t waste your time on the rest.

Rusty.

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