Pedra do Sal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Pedra do Sal over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 21st is a write-off with lumpy, cross-onshore winds and a messy 10ft NE swell that’s just not worth paddling out for. You’d be fighting a losing battle. The real action kicks off early Wednesday morning, the 22nd. That’s where the magic is. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the NNE with a period of 7 seconds, but the wind is dead calm – glassy as a mirror. The combined wave energy is moderate (253), and it’s the standout session of the whole forecast. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th drop off significantly. The swell fades to under 3ft, and while the mornings are glassy, the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The energy readings are in the double digits (97 and 59), which is weak. Saturday the 25th is even worse, with a 1ft morning that’s barely a ripple. The afternoon picks up a bit to 4ft from the NW, but the onshore wind ruins it. Sunday the 26th is similar – small and ordinary with a 3ft swell.

Now, we see a bit of a pulse coming through on Monday the 27th. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period, which is a nice groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 758 (moderate). But the problem is a moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph from the NE) that's going to put a chop on it. It’s a marginal call. The afternoon gets worse. Tuesday the 28th brings a bigger 8ft to 8ft NE swell, but the wind is fresh and cross-onshore, making it a lumpy mess. This is expert territory size-wise, but the conditions are poor.

The next real highlight is Wednesday morning, the 29th. We get a return to glassy conditions with a 5ft swell from the NE. The energy is solid (349), and the wind is a slight air from the ENE. That’s going to be a clean, fun session. The afternoon goes onshore again, so make the most of the morning.

After that, the forecast goes quiet. From Thursday the 30th all the way through to Wednesday the 5th of August, the swell is small – mostly under 3ft – and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, with only a few glassy moments. The 1st of August has a glassy 2ft from the WNW, but it’s just too small. The 2nd has a glassy afternoon, again with tiny waves. There’s a bump on the 3rd with 4ft from the WNW, but the wind is onshore and choppy. It’s a long stretch of poor to ordinary conditions.

Bottom line: Pedra do Sal is a consistent spot, so this blank run is a bit of a bummer, but it won't last forever. Lock in Wednesday morning, the 22nd. That’s your best bet. The 29th is also worth a look if you can get out early. The rest? Better off waiting for the next forecast.

Rusty, signing off.

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