Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks start a bit shaky, but there are a few windows that’ll have you keen. The first solid swell doesn’t show up right away, but once it gets going, there are some real gems, especially if you pick your days.

The main spot on the radar is Praia das Macas. It’s a beginner-friendly beach break that’s consistently exposed to NW swell, and most of the action will come from that direction. Water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We’re looking at a slow start. Saturday the 12th is a write-off – small, messy, and choppy with cross-shore winds. Best to give it a miss. Sunday the 13th morning is where it starts to get interesting. That long-period NW groundswell at 13 seconds pushes in clean with a light cross-offshore wind from the SSE. Swell is only 3ft, but clean and rideable – a good one for the longboard or a fun mid-length. Wave energy is moderate (344).

Monday the 14th morning is absolute glass. Zero wind, clean 3ft NW swell, 11-second period. That’s a dreamy morning for a learner or anyone wanting some silky, easy waves. The energy is mellow but fun (283). Monday afternoon gets a bit bumpy, so make the most of the dawn.

Then it goes a bit average. Tuesday and Wednesday see strong onshore winds and building, messy swell. By Wednesday the 16th we’re talking 10ft to 12ft of blown-out, cross-onshore chaos (energy up at 1621-1795) – that’s kite-surf territory, not paddle surfing. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are still rough, with big wind and lumpy conditions, though Thursday morning has a big 8ft NW swell (1630 energy) but cross-shore winds and chop. Keep the board in the car.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 21st of September morning is the real deal. Clear skies, glassy conditions (ENE light air, zero wind), and a solid 4ft NW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The energy is strong at 1084. This is the sort of setup that can really turn it on at a point or reef, but at a beach break like Praia das Macas, that long period can make the waves a bit straight. Still, for an experienced surfer, the power and cleanliness will be exceptional. This is your best look of the whole run.

Tuesday the 22nd is okay but wind-affected, and Wednesday the 23rd morning serves up another glassy session – 4ft NW swell, 11-second period, NE light airs. That’s solid for a beginner-friendly day with clean conditions. Energy is moderate (396).

Thursday the 24th morning is another glassy one, with a clean 3ft, 15-second NW groundswell. Small but beautiful if you’ve got the right board.

After that, it fades again. The last few days of the month are small and choppy with onshore winds, so don’t expect much.

Bottom line: Surf is minimal until Sunday the 13th, then we get a few clean windows. The absolute standout is Monday 21st September morning – glassy, strong, long-period groundswell. Get on it early. Crowds are possible at Praia das Macas, so factor that in.

Rusty.

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