Prainha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Prainha over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. Thursday the 3rd is a write-off: the wind is messy and the surf is poor. We’re looking at a couple of days of nothing really worth paddling out for, so save your energy.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, the 4th. The swell drops to a clean 3 ft from the SE, and with a cross-offshore breeze, it’ll be a lot cleaner. Not a standout, but a nice little session for someone who’s keen on an intermediate wave. The water is sitting at 67°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Now, if you’re looking for the real highlight of the whole outlook, you need to circle Monday the 7th – the morning session. The wind is glassy, just a light breath from the WSW, and the swell is a solid 7 ft from the SSE. That’s a proper groundswell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (570). The conditions are set up for a clean, glassy morning. This is the best on offer. But keep in mind, at 7 ft, this is getting into the territory where it’s more for the experienced crew; beginners might want to sit this one out.

The middle of the week from the 8th to the 10th is a bit of a mixed bag, with onshore winds and choppy conditions. Not much to write home about.

We do have a solid pulse of energy showing up for the 13th and 14th. Sunday the 13th afternoon sees a 7 ft swell from the S with a 10-second period, producing a strong energy reading (1065). The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean. And then Monday the 14th morning – watch out. The swell is predicted to hit 10 ft from the S. That’s a big, powerful wave. The wind is light cross-on, but the forecast says it’s probably too big for this break. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a gamble.

Looking further out, the 15th and 16th settle down a bit. Wednesday the 16th morning is a gem: glassy, calm winds, with a clean 3 ft wave from the S. A perfect little session for everyone.

The final shout goes to Friday the 18th. The afternoon session is the standout of the second week. A 6 ft swell from the SSE with a very long period of 15 seconds, and a massive combined energy of 1295 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-off and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means it’s going to be a proper groundswell, with lots of energy and long walls. At a beach break, it might break a bit straight, but for an experienced surfer, the power and shape will be there. A promising note to end on, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

So, if you’re picking a day, go for the glassy morning of Monday the 7th. That’s your best bet for quality. For the brave, the 18th looks like a barnstormer, but it’s a long-range call.

Rusty.

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