Praia do Norte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Praia do Norte.

Look, I've got to be straight with you. Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, it's a tough pill to swallow. We've got a massive gap of nothing but poor surf conditions stretching from now until late July. The wind is locked in from the north-west, blowing cross-on or cross-shore, and it's just chopping everything up. The waves themselves are all over the place with short, weak periods and very little energy. It's a real bummer.

Praia do Norte is usually a beast, but right now it's a messy, choppy mess. The water temp is sitting around 68°F which is pretty average for this time of year. Nothing special there.

Starting around the 29th of July, things finally start to shift. We see a real jump in swell energy, with readings hitting some big numbers, which is strong wave energy. The swell head is peaking on the 29th morning with 8ft of swell from the NNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is massive, but it's still cross-shore with a fresh breeze, so it's going to be lumpy and tough. This is big, expert-level stuff (over 8ft), so only the most experienced chargers need apply.

The 30th of July offers a slight improvement. The wind eases to a moderate breeze, still cross-shore, but the swell drops to 7ft from the NNW. The energy is still moderate to strong. It's still a cross-shore chop situation, but it's more manageable. The 31st of July sees the swell back down to about 4ft, and the energy drops back to moderate. The wind is still moderate and cross-shore, but it's looking a little less chaotic.

If I were to pick a standout in this whole 16-day window, it would be the morning of the 30th of July. The swell is a solid 7ft from the NNW, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze rather than a fresh one. It's still not glassy, but it’s the closest we get to a clean session. The crowds at Praia do Norte can be a factor, especially when the waves are good, so expect some company if you're paddling out.

Overall, it's a long wait for average to poor conditions. The early days are a total write-off. It’s only in the last week that we see any real size, but the wind never plays ball. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period.

Rusty.

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