Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's ahead for Praia das Macas. The next couple of weeks have a tough start, but there's some genuine light at the end of the tunnel.

The bad news first: we are in a long, quiet spell. After a brief little pulse early on Friday the 3rd, the surf basically goes dead for a solid week and a half. Don't expect much of anything from Saturday the 4th all the way through to late on the weekend of the 12th and into the 13th. It’s going to be flat or close to it, with annoying cross-onshore winds making a mess of any tiny dribbles. It’s a proper drought for paddle surfing.

Now, the good news. Mark your calendars for the morning of Tuesday the 14th. That’s our first real glimmer of hope. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the NW, and the wind is forecast to go dead calm – glassy conditions, absolutely pristine. The wave energy is reading a moderate 238, so there’s enough push to get a few fun ones. This is the one to aim for; it’s the standout of the entire outlook.

Then, the following morning, Wednesday the 15th, also looks tidy. A slightly smaller 4ft NW groundswell, but with a light, gentle breeze from the S keeping things clean. Another solid session on the cards.

Looking further out, there’s a big, meaty NW swell peaking on Saturday the 19th. We’re talking double-overhead plus at 10ft to 12ft, and the energy numbers are huge (1496 to 1698). But listen, this is a beast. At that size, Praia das Macas is going to be a washing machine – way too big for beginners and honestly only for the experienced crew who know the place intimately. The wind looks light, but that swell is going to be a monster. That’s the long-range promise, but it’s one for experts only.

So there you have it. A long, quiet spell, then a couple of beautiful, clean windows around the 14th and 15th. Get after it.

Rusty.

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