Playa de Tranqueru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for our stretch of coast. To be straight with you, it’s a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a lot of small, weak surf on the way, and the winds are going to be messing with things for a lot of the time. The real juice doesn’t show up until the very end of the run, and even then, it’s going to be a handful.

The first week and a half is pretty quiet. We’re looking at waves in the 0.7ft to 4ft range, and honestly, most of it isn’t worth getting too worked up about. The mornings are often clean though, which is nice. Friday the 14th has some small 2ft surf with a 9-second period, and the conditions are glassy. The energy is weak, with combined energy of 73. It’s surfable, but you wouldn’t kick yourself for missing it.

There’s a bit more size on Sunday the 16th, with 4ft from the NNW early. It’s still small and the period is short at 7 seconds, but the morning glass off should make it clean. The energy is moderate, at 173. It’s not a standout, but it’s probably the best of an ordinary bunch early on.

We go through a flat spell on the 18th and 19th, where it gets really tiny. Then the 20th and 21st see a little pulse come back. The morning of the 20th has 2ft surf, but the period has jumped to 10 seconds, suggesting a little more push. The energy is moderate, at 160.

After a few days of messy, small conditions, we get a proper lull. The 23rd and 24th see some 3ft to 4ft waves, but the winds are all over the place, and it’s not clean.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. We’ve got a good run from the 26th on, but it’s a slow build. Wednesday the 26th starts with 5ft surf from the NW. By Thursday the 27th, we wake up to a clean morning with 5ft surf from the NW, an 8-second period, and a nice cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong, at 409. This is the first real window where you might want to get in the water.

Then Friday the 28th brings the size, but it’s a beast. The morning sees 8ft surf from the NW with an 11-second period and a strong cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong, up at 1498. This is powerful, but it’s getting into the territory where you need to know what you’re doing. The rain showers and fresh winds on the afternoon might make it messy.

And then the grand finale. Saturday the 29th. The swell jumps to 12ft from the NNW. This is a serious, powerful swell. The period is up to 14 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell. The energy is extreme, at 4729. The winds are light and cross-on, which is a shame because this thing is huge. And here’s the thing: this is simply too big for the break. It’s going to be a washing machine. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it’s likely to be a battle. It’s a shame because the conditions are otherwise not bad, but that’s the way it is.

So, what’s the pick of the litter? The standout is the early session on Thursday the 27th. It’s solid, clean, and has some energy behind it. Friday the 28th is also promising, but it’s on the edge and the winds are less favorable. Keep your eyes on the long-range forecast for the 29th, but treat that one with a huge amount of respect if it comes off.

Alright, that’s all from me. Get out there when you can and be safe.

Rusty

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