Porto Corsini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Porto Corsini over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – the outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with pretty much nothing rideable for the first two weeks. It’s one of those classic flat spells that can happen in this area. From Saturday 25th July right through to Friday 7th August, there’s barely a ripple. The winds are all over the place, but the swell just isn’t there. You’ll see a few tiny readings, maybe 0.7 ft to 2 ft, but with short periods of 3 to 6 seconds and weak combined swell energy (mostly single digits, sometimes low double digits), it’s just not worth paddling out for. There is a moment on Monday 27th July morning when the wind is light and cross-offshore, but the swell is only 2 ft at 6 seconds from the east, with energy at just 20 – it’s not enough to get excited about.

The water temperature is a real talking point if you’re in the water anyway. It’s sitting at 82°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, almost like bathwater.

Then, finally, we get a glimmer of hope on Saturday 8th August. The morning shows a bit of life with a 3 ft swell from the east-northeast, 5-second period, and combined energy of 33. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north-northwest at 9 mph. That’s rideable for a beginner, but it’s not going to be world-class. The afternoon picks up a bit more size, hitting 4 ft from the northeast with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 190. That’s moderate wave energy, but the wind swings onshore from the east-northeast, making it choppy. It’s a beach-break setup, so with that onshore wind, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Sunday 9th August starts off glassy in the morning – a light north wind, 3 ft at 6 seconds from the east-northeast, energy at 48. That is the cleanest window of the entire forecast. The wave quality will be poor, but the conditions will be glassy and the swell direction is coming from the optimum direction (SE) for this spot. It’s a short-period swell, and the river mouth setup can be a bit fickle. The afternoon sees the onshore wind pick up again, pushing the swell to 4 ft but messing it up.

So, the standout? It’s a weak one, but your best bet is the morning of Sunday 9th August. It’s the only time we get a glassy ocean with a pulse of energy. Just keep your expectations in check – it’s not a classic, but it’s the only thing on the menu.

Rusty.

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