Praia Tenório Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. Rusty here.

First thing, Praia Tenório. Honest truth, the first week is a total dud. From Friday the 17th right through to Monday the 27th, the surf is practically flat. You’ll see some glassy mornings, but the swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and the energy is weak (combined energy often under 100). It’s not worth paddling out for. That’s a solid ten-day stretch of nothing. It looks more like a kiteboarding setup than a surf spot for a while.

Then, finally, we get a pulse. The first real standout is Saturday the 25th of July. The afternoon is the call. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSE, with a moderate 10-second period, and the combined energy hits a solid 343 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the east. That’s the dream – clean, lined-up waves. The break is fairly exposed, and crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might see a few others, but it’s nothing heavy. This is your best bet for a fun, friendly session.

Now, for the big boys. Lock in Thursday the 30th of July. The morning session is the standout. We’re talking a solid 8ft swell from the SSE, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 2517 – that’s strong wave energy. This is excellent surf, but only for experienced surfers; anything over 8ft is expert territory. The wind is glassy from the WNW. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. This is the one to aim for, but remember, long-period swell like this can be a bit straight at a beach break, so keep an eye on the shape.

The following Friday and Saturday still have a lot of energy, but the wind gets a little messy, so the quality drops off a bit.

So, the verdict: a long quiet spell, then a clean Saturday on the 25th, and a proper power session for the experts on the morning of Thursday the 30th. Get after it.

Rusty.

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