Praia do Aventureiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for any kind of decent surf. The 31st of July is a no-go with that cross-on wind and barely 2 ft of weak, messy swell. You’re better off waiting.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday, the 1st of August. The swell is still small, around 3 ft, but it’s coming from the south with a decent 12-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy. That’s the kind of clean you dream about. The combined energy is moderate (312), so there’s a bit of push. For a beginner-friendly spot like Praia do Aventureiro, which is a point break, this is the best on offer in the early part of the outlook. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

After that, the forecast gets pretty ordinary for a stretch. The mornings of the 3rd and 4th of August are glassy with small 3 ft waves, but the energy is weak and the wave quality is just average. The wind stays clean on the 5th and 6th of August, but the swell drops right off.

Now, for the standout. This is one you need to circle on the calendar. On the afternoon of Sunday, the 9th of August, things are going to get very interesting. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the south, with a very long 15-second period. That’s groundswell with serious legs. The combined energy is massive (1427), so there’s plenty of power. The wind is glassy, meaning the waves will be clean and lined up. It’s a point break, which is perfect for this kind of long-period swell. This is a day for experienced surfers, as that size and power will be too much for beginners. The morning of Monday, the 10th of August, is looking even bigger at 7 ft, though the wind on the afternoon turns cross-on, so the morning window is the pick.

The swell hangs around through the 11th and 12th of August, with solid 5 ft to 6 ft south swell, but the wind gets tricky. The morning of the 12th is clean with a cross-off breeze, which will be a good session for those who know the break.

The second week shows a slow decline. The swell drops back to around 4 ft, and the wind is often onshore or cross-on, making it messy. The 13th and 14th of August have some size, but the wind is bad. The 15th of August is a write-off again.

To sum it up: the absolute best is the afternoon of the 9th of August and the morning of the 10th of August. That’s the big groundswell with glassy conditions. The morning of the 1st of August is a nice little warm-up. Everything else is either small, messy, or blown out.

Rusty.

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