Praia do Magoito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Praia do Magoito over the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a bit of a rough start. We’ve got a solid week of nothing but cross-onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions. Tuesday the 15th through to the following Monday the 21st is a write-off, with tiny waves and poor surf. You'll be sittin' this one out unless you just fancy a paddle. The water temp is sittin' at 66°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good suit.

The first real sign of life shows up Saturday morning, the 19th of September. That’s the standout. We’ve got a clean 8 ft NW swell rollin' in with a 10-second period from the east, pure offshore wind, and light breeze. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2514 – that’s proper strong. This is expert territory though; anything over 8 ft is for the experienced crew only, and it’s gonna be a solid session for those who can handle it. Reef break too, so it’ll hold that size well. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but with waves like that, you might get a few more out.

Sunday the 20th morning is also a good shout, with a clean 6 ft NW swell, still offshore from the ESE and light breeze. Combined energy at 817 – moderate to strong. That’s a more manageable size if the Saturday swell is a bit too much. Good quality waves on offer there.

After that, the week of the 21st offers a few windows. Monday the 21st morning is worth a look for a smaller 4 ft NW swell with clean offshore wind. Then on Tuesday the 22nd, we get a glassy morning with a 4 ft NW swell and a 12-second period – that’ll be clean, fun little waves. Thursday the 24th morning is also glassy with a 3 ft WNW swell. The energy drops off though, so don't expect anything huge.

The following weekend (26th and 27th) looks like it gets messy again with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor conditions, even though the swell is there at 5 ft to 7 ft. That’s a kite session, not a paddle session. The last few days of September into the 30th stay pretty average with onshore winds and choppy seas.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total bust. The clear winner is the Saturday morning, the 19th of September, for the big, clean, expert-only swell. Sunday the 20th morning is your best bet for something a bit more user-friendly. After that, pick your windows for the smaller, cleaner mornings. Long-range for the end of the month looks like a bit of a gamble with the wind.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, and your wax warm.

Rusty.

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