Praia do Aventureiro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got coming up at Praia do Aventureiro.

It’s a bit of a slow starter, but the second week has a real monster on the horizon. The water here is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 73°.

The first action kicks off Sunday morning, July 5th. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period pushing in a lot of energy (1136). The wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is a nice, consistent point break that’s beginner-friendly, so there will be waves for everyone. Sunday afternoon holds up with 6ft and lighter wind, still clean.

Monday morning, July 6th, is a glassy gem. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the south, but with that glassy ENE breeze at 3 mph, the surface will be like a mirror. This is probably the pick of the first few days for pure quality. The energy is still pumping (719). Monday afternoon gets a bit harder with a stronger onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, brings clean 4ft surf with an offshore wind. It’s a bit smaller, but the conditions are good. The swell energy is moderate (488). Tuesday afternoon gets blown out by stronger wind.

After that, it’s a bit of a washing machine for a few days. The swell drops to the 4ft range with variable winds and periods, leading to ordinary conditions through to the end of the first week and into the start of the second.

Saturday, July 11th, gives us a little lift. A 3ft swell with a longer 13-second period and clean cross-offshore wind in the morning. The energy is still weak though (343).

Then we hit the big one. Sunday, July 19th, is absolutely pumping. Sunday morning sees a massive 8ft south groundswell with a ridiculously long 19-second period. The combined energy is off the charts (4741). With a light offshore wind, this is going to be firing. Sunday afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 10ft with a 17-second period. The energy is still immense (4654). This is not a day for beginners – 8ft is expert territory, and this blows past that. For the experienced crew, this is the standout of the whole outlook; just be aware that a very long-period swell like this can make the beach break sections straighten out, but a point break like Aventureiro should handle it beautifully.

Monday, July 20th, is still solid in size (8ft to 7ft) with a long period, but the wind goes onshore and onshore-cross, so the quality will drop off a cliff compared to the Sunday perfection.

So, to sum it up: get on it Sunday and Monday morning of the first week, and circle Sunday, July 19th in red on your calendar for a serious session if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

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