Prainha do Farol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what the ocean has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, for sure, so let's get into it.

The run starts off quiet and a bit grotty. Monday arvo kicks things off with a 6ft southerly swell, but the wind is all over it, making for some sloppy conditions. Water is sitting at about 64°, which is pretty much right where it should be for this time of year.

The next few days are small and weak. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning are all about knee-to-waist high mush with cross-shore winds. It’s the kind of stuff that's only going to be any good if you just want to get your hair wet, with weak wave energy all round.

Thursday afternoon brings the first real sign of life. We score a 4ft southerly swell with a good, clean 14-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, cleaning up the lineup. It’s not massive, but it’s the pick of the first week.

Then we hit a rough patch. Friday goes flat and onshore, and Saturday is a complete mess. The swell jumps to 10ft and even 12ft, but it’s accompanied by brutal 25mph onshore winds. It’s a washing machine out there, with massive, unruly swell energy in the 2000s. That day is a complete write-off.

That messy, oversized swell sticks around into Monday with rain and stronger winds. The energy is still high, but the surf quality is zero. It’s just not worth paddling out in that.

We finally get a bit of a cleanup on Tuesday the 15th. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still from the southeast with a solid 12-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it should be pretty clean. It could still be a bit tricky, though, so keep your expectations in check.

The standout, if I’m being truthful, is Wednesday morning, September 16th. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be. The swell is down around 3ft, but it’s got that long, beautiful 12-second period. It’s going to be one of those serene, glassy mornings where the surf is clean and the soul is full. It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be the best quality of the run.

Then we slide back into mediocrity. Thursday turns onshore and choppy. But Friday morning, the 18th, looks like another good option. We score a solid 4ft south swell with a cross-offshore breeze and a 12-second period. The energy is moderate at 633, and the forecast is pointing to some very good conditions. Definitely worth trying to get out of work for.

The final weekend and the start of the next week are pretty poor. We’ve got more wind, more rain, and plenty of short-period junk. The swell period drops back to the 6-8 second range, which is just wind-slop and mess.

So, if you want to get the best waves on offer, look at Thursday afternoon the 10th. But the real gem looks like Wednesday morning the 16th. Friday the 18th is your next best bet. Just remember, the further out we go, the less certain the forecast.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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