Praia do Magoito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Praia do Magoito has in store for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for most of the forecast. We’re looking at a long gap of small, weak, and messy surf right through until the end of the third week of July. The setup is just not cooperating for a proper paddle session.

The only real event that grabs my attention is a pulse of swell arriving on Sunday, 26th July. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is a bit colder than we’d usually expect for this time of year, so don’t forget a good spring suit.

That Sunday morning, the 26th, a NW swell pushes in at 5ft, but it’s short-period windswell at just 7 seconds. The combined energy of the swells is moderate at 283. The wind is onshore from the WNW at 9 mph, which will keep things bumpy and messy. By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft with energy climbing to 380, but it’s still the same onshore wind and short period. This is really only for the experienced crew looking for a punchy, lumpy session. The 5ft is a bit much for beginners, and the 6ft is firmly in expert-only territory given the conditions.

The short period means it’s going to be a bit dumpy and won’t have much shape. For a reef spot like this, you’d want a longer period to get those proper lines, but that’s not what we’ve got.

Before that, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first week and a half are all tiny, knee-high slop with cross-onshore winds and very low combined energy. Wednesday morning the 15th goes glassy, but with only 1ft on offer, there’s nothing to ride. The runs on the 18th and 19th are a little bigger, but the wind is junk and the quality is poor.

So, the standout is Sunday, 26th July. It’s the only day with any real size, but it’s a raw, wind-affected mess and definitely not for the faint of heart. Keep an eye on the wind, but as it stands, it’s a one-day window for the brave.

Stay tuned, and check back in case the forecasts shift.

Rusty.

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