Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin’ at ya from the local sandbar. Let’s break down what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some waves, but the quality is gonna be all over the place. The water temp here is reading about 61°, which is a solid 4° colder than what you’d usually expect for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so you might want an extra mil of rubber.

The first real chance to get wet that’s worth talking about is on Friday, September 11th in the morning. We’re looking at a clean 2 ft south swell with a nice 12-second period pushing in. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph, so things should be pretty tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 149, so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s surfable and clean. That afternoon though, forget it – the heavy rain and a cross-on wind will chop it up.

The rest of that week into the next is a write-off for anything decent. Saturday the 12th is a mess with 7 ft of lumpy cross-shore junk, and Sunday is questionable at best. We’ve got a big gap of poor conditions until we get a real gem.

Tuesday, September 15th is your standout. That morning starts with a clean 3 ft south swell, light cross-off breeze from the NNE at 3 mph, and moderate energy (221). It's a nice little window. But the afternoon is where it gets glassy. The wind drops to zero – pure glass – with a 3 ft south swell at 10 seconds and moderate energy (254). That’s about as clean as it gets here.

After that, it’s back to a stretch of average-to-poor conditions through the next week. Strong winds and lumpy seas are the story until we get to Friday, September 25th. That morning brings a clean 4 ft south swell with a cross-offshore wind from the north at 9 mph. It’s not huge, but the conditions will be right for a fun session.

The very end of the window on Saturday, September 26th has a small 2 ft swell but with clean cross-off winds. The energy is weak (78), so don’t expect much, but if you’re desperate for a longboard or a foiler, it might be a goer.

Overall, keep your eyes on the Tuesday the 15th for the best conditions, and Friday the 25th for a promising but less certain second-week chance. The rest of the time, you’ll be fighting the wind.

- Rusty

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