Praia do Aventureiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the first few days are pretty grim. We’ve got a bit of small swell on Wednesday morning, but honestly, it’s not much to write home about until later in the week. The real action starts to kick off around Saturday afternoon and then really gets going into the second week.

The standout by a long shot is the session on Saturday morning, the 15th of August. That’s the one to circle. We’ve got a solid 7ft south swell rolling in with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the west-northwest. That’s about as clean as it gets. The wave energy is pumping at 1685 (strong) and the forecast is calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is point break territory, and that long-period groundswell will be setting up some proper walls. Praia do Aventureiro is the spot, and it’s a point break that’s very consistent. Keep in mind, with that size and power, this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. Beginners should sit this one out. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the rubber might be a bit thinner than usual.

Sunday morning, the 9th, is also a solid option with 6ft south swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the northwest. That’s a nice, clean combo with moderate wave energy (1026), and the forecast says very good conditions. It’s a bit smaller than the Saturday standout, but still a great session.

The week leading up to that is a mixed bag. Thursday morning the 6th has waist-high stuff but it’s glassy, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find a few. Saturday afternoon the 8th sees a jump in size to 7ft, but the wind is onshore from the east at 12 mph, making it a bit of a mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

The following week, from the 10th onwards, there’s a consistent run of south swell in the 5ft to 6ft range, but the wind is often tricky – cross-shore or cross-onshore. Monday morning the 10th has glassy conditions with 5ft swell, which is a nice little window, but the rain might put a damper on it.

Looking further out, the 17th of August (Monday morning) brings another glassy session with 6ft from the south-southeast, and the forecast is very good. That’s another decent call, but the earlier standouts are the ones to aim for.

The last few days of the window, from the 18th onward, drop off in size and quality, with short-period windswell and choppy conditions. It’s a bit of a bust after that.

So, to sum it up: the clear winner is Saturday morning, the 15th of August. If you can’t make that, Sunday the 9th and Monday the 17th are your next best bets. Get on it.

Rusty.

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