Playa de Tranqueru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here from the north coast. Let's break down what's cooking.

Gotta be honest with you, it's a flat and quiet picture for the most part. We're talking a solid two-week stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't arrive until the 12th of August. From the 29th of July through the 11th of August, it's all poor surf. The waves are tiny, the energy is weak, and the wind is usually a pain – onshore or cross-onshore, messing up the surface.

You'll see a few glassy mornings, like the 31st of July and the 2nd of August, but the swell is barely a ripple – 1ft or 1.0ft with combined energy in the teens or twenties. Not enough to push a log. The water temp is 69°, which is pretty normal for the time of year, but you won't be needing more than a spring suit for these ankle-snappers. A total bummer.

Things perk up a little on the 9th of August. The Sunday afternoon shows a 4ft NW swell, and the energy jumps to 261, but the wind is a cross-onshore at 15 km/h, making it choppy and rough. That's more of a kite-surfing kind of day than a clean paddle session.

So, the only standout in the whole 16-day window is the morning of the 12th of August. That Wednesday morning, the conditions almost come together. We've got a 3ft NE swell, but the wind is dead calm – glassy. For a brief moment, Playa de Tranqueru might have a few clean, rideable little waves. The energy is a weak 84, and the period is short at 6 seconds, so it won't be a groundswell, but with a glassy surface, it's the best we've got. The size is perfect for beginners, and the clean conditions mean it'll be a fun little session for anyone who's been twiddling their thumbs.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. The afternoon of the 12th goes messy again, and the 13th is tiny with onshore wind. If you're a dedicated surfer, keep your eyes on the 12th of August. That's your one and only call. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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