Pedra do Sal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Pedra do Sal.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start this weekend, but the week ahead has some real promise, especially if you’re willing to wait for the magic moments. The water is sitting at about 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker suit.

The first decent window kicks off Saturday afternoon (August 29th) with a clean 6ft swell from the WNW. It’s got a short 8-second period, so it won’t have heaps of punch, but the cross-off wind from the SW is keeping things tidy. Combined energy is moderate at 393. Sunday morning looks similar – still 6ft from the WNW, period bumps to 9 seconds, and the wind stays cross-off. A solid start to the weekend for a beginner-friendly wave that is consistent.

Now, Monday morning (August 31st) is a real standout. We’ve got glassy conditions with a light N wind, and a clean 7ft NW swell rolling in. The period is a decent 10 seconds, and the combined wave energy jumps to 849. This is the pick of the first week – clean, with plenty of push for a fun session. Just keep in mind, at 7ft, it’s getting into the territory where beginners might find it a bit much.

After that, things get a bit messy with onshore winds and poor conditions through the middle of the week. There’s a gap from Tuesday through Thursday where the surf is mostly poor or marginal, with small, choppy waves. Hold out.

Friday morning (September 4th) sees a bump in size with 7ft from the NW and a 12-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1076, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, which ruins the quality. It’s a bit of a shame, as there’s plenty of water moving.

The next real standout is Saturday morning, September 5th. It’s a bit smaller at 4ft, but the swell is from the NNW with a very long 14-second period. Combined energy is high at 917. The wind is light and cross-shore, which could clean it up. That long period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but at a beach break it might break a bit straight. Worth a look though.

The absolute gem of the entire forecast falls on Friday, September 11th. The morning session is shaping up for experienced surfers only. We’re looking at 6ft from the WNW with a 14-second period, and combined energy is pumping at 1189. The wind is a clean cross-off from the east. This is the one to circle on your calendar – excellent conditions, powerful, and clean.

Then, to round it out, Sunday morning, September 13th, also looks excellent for experienced surfers. Glassy conditions with a light ENE wind, 5ft from the NNW, and a long 12-second period. Combined energy is again very strong at 1181. Another cracker.

Overall, the best bet for the average surfer is Monday morning, August 31st – glassy and punchy. For the experienced crew, don’t miss Friday, September 11th.

Rusty.

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