Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, let’s talk Ribanceira. This is a sheltered sandbar break, and we’re kicking things off with a real mix of conditions.

The standout of the whole forecast is Sunday the 12th in the morning. Some clouds overhead, a clean offshore breeze from the SW at 12 mph, and a solid 5ft swell from the S with a 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy (combined energy of all swells directed here is 1008). The water temp is 59°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year – a full 7° chillier. So get the thick suit out. Waves are expected to be very good, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and fun. This is the session to aim for. Sunday afternoon turns poor with a cross-off wind – don’t bother.

Monday the 13th morning is decent too. Clear skies, a light offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, and a bigger 7ft swell from the S, but with a shorter 8-second period. The energy is high (1128), but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised. Still, with offshore wind, it’s worth a look. Monday afternoon is a no-go with cross-off wind.

Tuesday the 14th morning is a beauty. Glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze at just 3 mph, and a 6ft SE swell at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (662). Glassy, clean, and a decent swell – another one to pencil in. Tuesday afternoon turns poor with onshore wind.

From Wednesday the 15th all the way through to Saturday the 25th, it’s mostly a write-off. There are glimpses of swell but the wind is always cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. Wednesday and Thursday of that week have some size but the wind just kills it.

We hit a gap of poor conditions, but then Wednesday the 22nd pumps up to 7ft from the S with a 9-second period – serious energy (1299) – but a strong cross-on NNE wind at 12 mph messes it up. This is more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Thursday the 23rd morning is your next real hope. Cloudy with a clean offshore SSW breeze at 9 mph, and a 5ft S swell with a long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (627). Offshore and clean, so there’ll be some nicely shaped waves. Not the top pick, but a solid backup.

Friday the 24th morning is glassy but small, with a 4ft S swell. Surfable but nothing wild.

After that, the swell fades away through the end of the month, with tiny waves and onshore or cross-on winds. The 26th and 27th have a bit of new swell, but it’s small and messy.

So here’s the call: Sunday the 12th morning is your best shot, and Tuesday the 14th morning for those glassy conditions. Thursday the 23rd morning is a decent fallback. Everything else is a miss.

Rusty.

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