Praia Tenório Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the local outlook for the next couple of weeks at Praia Tenório.

Overall, we’re looking at a pretty patchy run. There’s a bit of a wait for the first proper session, and then a long stretch of tiny to flat spells before a bigger pulse of energy shows up late in the second week. The best bet is definitely the first few days coming up, with some clean, glassy windows on offer.

The pick of the period is Tuesday morning, the 14th. Swell is a clean 5ft from the SSE, and with a light WSW breeze going glassy, it’s going to be super clean. The combined energy is moderate (341), and that 9-second period will give you fun, punchy little waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so this will be a great morning for learning or a cruisey session. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Wednesday morning the 15th is also a standout. Another glassy start, with a 5ft SE swell and a 11-second period, which gives it a bit more push and shape. The combined energy is moderate (519). Get on it early before the wind shifts and the swell drops right off in the afternoon.

Thursday morning the 16th keeps the good run going – glassy again, 4ft SE swell with a long 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (360). The long period will wrap in nicely for a beach break setup, but it’ll be a bit more straight at times, so keep your eyes open for the better lines.

After that, it gets real quiet. From Friday the 17th all the way through to Saturday the 25th, the swell drops to a dribble – mostly 0.3ft to 2ft. There’s a few mornings with glassy conditions, like the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, but the wave energy is weak (less than 100 or just over). You could paddle out on a longboard on the 22nd or 23rd morning if you’re desperate, but it’s really not worth the effort. The crowds are only sometimes a factor here, but on those tiny days, you’ll have it to yourself.

Then, towards the end of the window, things get interesting again. Sunday the 26th brings a solid pulse of energy – 6ft to 7ft from the SSE, with a 13 to 15-second period. The combined energy is strong (1175 to 1831). This is a proper swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and then onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messy. It’s sizeable enough (over 5ft) that it might be too much for beginners, and with the wind, it’s a challenging one. The following Monday and Tuesday drop off a bit, with rain and moderate cross-shore winds, so the quality is down.

So, for the whole 16-day outlook, the clear winners are the Tuesday and Wednesday mornings of the 14th and 15th. Thursday morning the 16th is also a good shout. The big swell on the 26th is promising but less certain this far out, and the wind might be the spoiler.

Rusty.

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