Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Praia das Macas. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a long dry spell of poor surf conditions stretching from the start of the forecast right through the middle of August. The wind is almost always cross-onshore, often a moderate to fresh breeze, chopping things up real bad. The swell is small and weak for the first week, with the combined energy of all swells directed here sitting at a measly 80, and it just looks messy. Honestly, for a solid week and a half, there’s nothing worth getting wet for.

Then, around the 19th of August, we start to see a bit more size. But it’s still not good. The wind is still ruining it, and the conditions are only described as "marginal." The swell bumps up over 8 ft – that’s expert territory – but with the onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Not what you want.

But hold on. The waiting game might just pay off. The real standout, and the only one I’d even consider, is on Sunday, the 23rd of August in the morning. That’s a long way off, so take it with a pinch of salt, but the models are showing a shift. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the NNW, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – totally calm. That’s a game-changer. The combined energy hits 749, which is a solid, moderate punch. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, clean conditions are everything, and glassy is as good as it gets. That one morning window is the best on offer by a country mile. For the rest of the run, it’s a scratch session at best. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

So, if you’re desperate, save your energy for that Sunday session on the 23rd. Before that, it’s a write-off.

Rusty.

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