Ponto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Ponto over the next couple of weeks.

It's a slow start, no doubt about it. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, but don't write it off just yet—there's a pulse of energy building into the second week that could make things interesting.

The standout by a long shot is going to be Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of July. We've got some proper size rolling in. On Friday morning, we’re looking at a 7ft south swell with a solid 15-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2704 (moderate wave energy). That's the biggest of the whole run, but at that size, it's only going to suit experienced surfers. Plus, the wind is a light cross-onshore in the morning, so it'll be a little bumpy. By Friday afternoon, the wind swings offshore, giving us clean conditions, with 7ft south swell and a bit less energy (2455). Early Saturday stays around 7ft south-southwest, but there’s some cloud cover and a cross-onshore breeze again—so it won’t be as clean.

Before that, Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th offer the first sniff of decent surf. Sunday morning we have 5ft from the south-southwest, period around 13 seconds, and clean offshore breezes. It’s not huge, but the energy is ramping up (974). By Sunday afternoon it’s 5ft from the south with a bit more energy (1182) but still clean. Monday stays smaller at 3ft to 3ft, but those offshore winds hold, keeping it glassy.

Now, a word about the water. Ponto’s water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 72°F—that’s nearly 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year. So you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

After the big days on the 24th and 25th, the swell backs down but stays rideable through the end of the month. From the 26th onwards, we’re back to 3ft to 4ft swells, mostly from the south-southwest, with periods getting nice and long again (up to 19 seconds). The wind stays offshore or light, so conditions should be clean even if the size is smaller.

One thing to note: this is a river mouth break, and that long-period groundswell can make it a bit straight at times. When the swell is over 5ft, it’s also not a great spot for beginners. And crowds? Ponto is often packed, so expect company, especially on those bigger, cleaner days.

Alright, that’s the picture. Keep your eye on that Friday/Saturday window for the real juice. The rest is small but clean.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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