Praia Tenório Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks for Praia Tenório. We’ve only got this one break on the radar, so we’re going local. The water’s sitting at 73°F – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year thanks to a 3°F anomaly, so it’s pleasant.

The week starts off flat and messy, to be honest. Monday morning brings light rain and a little 3ft south swell, but the cross-off wind keeps it clean enough for a paddle. Energy is low though – only 119 (weak) and the period is short at 8 seconds. Nothing to get excited about. By Monday afternoon, the wind goes glassy and the swell picks up a touch to 147 (still weak), but still those same 3ft waves. It’s surfable, just ordinary.

Tuesday gets a bit more interesting. The afternoon sees the swell bump to 4ft from the south with a 10-second period, and it’s glassy. That energy jumps right up to 431 (moderate). This is the first real standout of the forecast. The south swell direction matches what this spot likes, and with glassy conditions you’re looking at clean, fun waves. It’s a small window though – by Wednesday morning we’re back to 2ft and glassy again, but with low energy (165).

Wednesday afternoon turns ugly: onshore wind from the SSE, 3ft, and a longer 12-second period that’ll likely close out the beach. Not worth it.

Thursday gets blown out with a strong cross-shore wind at 12 mph, leaving a chop. Even though the swell is 3ft to 4ft with moderate energy, the conditions are poor. This one’s a skip.

Friday morning on the 18th of September is where I’d point you. Glassy conditions, 3ft from the south with a 12-second period, and 284 energy. That’s clean, decent shape, and the wind is your friend. It’s the best-looking session of the first week. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, so morning is the call.

From Saturday the 19th onward, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at 2ft and lower for the next four days, with weak energy (down to as low as 9). Plenty of glassy mornings, but barely a wave worth paddling for. That gap lasts until around Tuesday the 29th, but don’t hold your breath. There’s a small pulse on Monday the 28th – 2ft from the south with an offshore wind, but it’s ordinary.

Tuesday the 29th brings the last notable event: a glassy morning with 4ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, energy 225. It’s surfable but nothing special. The afternoon blows up with a 5ft short-period swell (7 seconds) and a cross-on breeze, which is only really for strong swimmers or kite gear.

To wrap it up: Tuesday 15th afternoon is the standout – glassy, 4ft south swell, good energy. Friday 18th morning is second best with clean 3ft. After that, it’s mostly flat or blown out. If you’re keen, hit those windows.

Rusty

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