Ponto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. It’s a tough one for the next 16 days. The bottom line is, there’s pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch with barely a wave to talk about.

The first real chance of anything even close to rideable doesn’t show up until Friday, August 14th, and that’s only a ‘marginal’ call. That’s a solid two-week gap with nothing but tiny, weak waves and poor surf conditions. Up until then, the swell is tiny – think 1ft to 2ft – and it’s all coming from the SSW or SW. The period is all over the place, from a short 13 seconds to a long 19 seconds, but it doesn’t matter because the wave energy is just too low. The combined energy sits between 120 and 498 (moderate), but the “poor surf conditions” tag tells you everything.

The only spot we’ve got to look at is Ponto. This is a river-mouth break, exposed to the SW swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The water temp is a very unusual 76°F with a 5°F anomaly, so it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year.

The best that can be said is that from Friday, August 14th through to Saturday, August 15th, we finally see a combined energy of 561 and 632 (strong). The swell is still only 2ft to 3ft from the SSW and SW, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The problem is the wind. It’s a light cross-onshore from the SW, which will put a little texture on the face. It’s only “marginal” surf. The crowds are often there, so you’ll have company even for this.

Honestly, for a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a shocking run. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking at kitesurfing if the wind picks up, because this is not a paddle surfer’s forecast. The setup is a beach-and-river delta, so with any significant swell and poor quality, it’s a kite show.

Rusty.

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