Ponta do Mangue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one for Ponta do Mangue. It’s a bit of a flat spell, really. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, messy slop, so don’t bother paddling out until things start to show some life.

That first little pulse comes in on the evening of Friday, 31 July into Saturday, 1 August. We’re looking at some small S/SE swell, barely 3 ft to 4 ft, with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is onshore and a bit stiff at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and uninviting. It’s not worth the effort.

The real story is a building trend through the second week. By Monday, 3 August, the swell picks up a bit more from the ESE, reaching 5 ft. The period is still short (8 seconds) and the wind stays onshore, so it’s still a messy, blown-out affair. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 407. Not great, but it’s a sign of things to come.

The standout period, and the only time I’d really get excited, is around the middle of the second week. Wednesday, 5 August, into Thursday, 6 August, we get a bit of a cleaner window. The wind eases to a gentle breeze from the ESE, staying onshore, but it’s lighter. The swell holds around 3 ft to 4 ft from the ESE, with a period extending to 8–12 seconds. The combined energy is strong, sitting at 441 to 442. That longer period will give the waves a bit more shape and push, but it’s still a beach break, so it might be a little straight. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see.

Then, get this—Sunday, 9 August, the swell jumps to 6 ft from the ESE, with a combined energy of 782. That’s a strong pulse. The problem is the wind picks up to a moderate 12 mph cross-onshore, making it choppy and difficult. For the experienced surfers, those waves will have some punch, but it’s going to be a battle. The swell direction is ESE, which is on the money for the optimum S direction, so it’s close, but the wind is the spoiler.

The very last day, Wednesday, 12 August, shows a bit of promise with a 6 ft swell from the ESE, a 10-second period, and a gentle onshore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 849, which is strong. The forecast is marginal, but it might clean up with the lighter wind. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, there’s no real gem here. The best of a bad bunch is the cleaner, longer-period swell around 5–6 August, but even then, it’s not a classic. This spot is exposed and consistent, so it won’t stay flat forever, but for now, the forecasts are a bit of a letdown. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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