Ponta do Mangue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a chat about what's on the table for Ponta do Mangue over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I've got to be honest with you – it's looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch ahead with very little to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf, so if you're hanging for a wave, you might want to look at other plans. The entire period is peppered with "poor" and "marginal" conditions, so don't hold your breath.

Let's start off on Friday the 14th. We've got a Southerly swell rolling in at a marginal 3 ft, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (410). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the ENE at 6 mph, which isn't ideal, and the report calls it "marginal" with questionable tide. Not the kind of session you rush for.

Saturday the 15th sees a slight bump in size to 4 ft from the SSE, with a similar 14-second period. Energy picks up a bit (769), but the wind swings more onshore from the ESE at 9 mph. It's a "marginal" call again, with a fairly choppy morning session.

Sunday the 16th offers the most size of the whole run, with a Southerly swell hitting 4 ft and a longer 15-second period. The combined energy is strong (1127), but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the ESE at 12 mph. The surf quality is still rated as "marginal" in the morning and "poor" in the afternoon. For the more experienced crew, this might be the best of a bad bunch due to the energy, but the wind is going to chop it up.

From Monday the 17th right through to the end of the month, it's a consistent story of onshore and cross-onshore winds, dropping swell heights, and short periods. The energy values drop way down, often below 100, signaling very weak surf. We're looking at tiny, wind-affected waves that won't hold a shape. The wind is relentless from the ESE and SE, making conditions choppy and messy.

The standout, if you can call it that, would be the Sunday the 16th session. It's the only day with solid energy (1127) and a 4 ft swell from the South. But be warned, the wind is a problem, and it's considered a "marginal" window. This isn't one for the beginners; that 4 ft swell with onshore wind and short period (by then) will be a washing machine. It's more of a "check it if you're desperate" kind of day.

Crowds at Ponta do Mangue can happen, but with conditions this poor, you'll likely have the place to yourself. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

In short: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It's a blank run, and honestly, for this area, that's not totally out of the ordinary when the wind patterns lock in. Don't put your hopes on this one, but forecasts can change.

Stay salty, folks.
Rusty.

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