Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on.

We’ve got a solid pulse of Southern Ocean energy pushing into Praia Cardoso, but it’s a mixed bag. The big stuff arrives mid-week, though the wind is going to be the main character here. The best windows are short, so don’t sleep on them.

Wednesday the 12th sees a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period, rolling in. The energy is strong (1346). It’s a bit of a shame the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, but it’s clean. The morning is a little marginal, but the afternoon gets better. The height drops to 7ft, but the wind eases to 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. This is the standout window for the week. It’s solid, experienced surf, so if you’re a beginner, this one is a bit too big for you.

Thursday morning the 13th, the swell builds to 7ft from the south, now with a very long 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy (1841). But the wind swings to a cross-shore from the SW at 6 mph, and the conditions get a bit lumpy. The forecast is marginal. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind.

Friday the 14th, the swell drops a touch to 6ft, but the wind is howling cross-shore from the ENE at 16 mph. It’s a choppy mess. Not worth it.

The swell continues to fade over the weekend. Saturday the 15th has some waist-high 4ft leftovers, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph. It’s clean but weak.

From Sunday the 16th right through to Thursday the 21st, it’s a proper flat spell. We’re looking at knee-high dribble or less, with the energy dropping to near zero. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

There’s a glimmer of hope on Thursday the 20th. A small 4ft SSW swell with an 8-second period and a light WSW wind at 3 mph makes for some glassy, clean conditions. It’s small, but it’s rideable.

Then, on Tuesday the 25th, a new south swell arrives. We’re looking at a solid 7ft, the same direction as the sweet spot for this break, with a 12-second period. The wind is light from the WSW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (1463). This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s a promising one.

So, the best of the lot is Wednesday afternoon the 12th. The wind is manageable, the swell is solid, and the waves are clean. For the long-range, Tuesday the 25th is the one to circle.

Rusty.

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