Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s switch over to feet and inches for those who think in yards.

Rusty here, and it’s a slow burn for Ribanceira. The first few days are a total bust. From Monday the 3rd through to Saturday morning the 8th, it’s flat, weak, and blown out. Onshore winds, tiny swell, no energy. Save your gas.

The corner gets turned on Sunday the 9th. A solid S swell arrives, around 6 ft, with the wind swinging offshore from the SSW. The energy jumps to 1087, so there’s some real grunt. It’s clean and rideable. Sunday afternoon the swell pushes to 8 ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore, making it a bit more gnarly. For the experienced, it’s on.

Monday the 10th is the real deal. Morning sees 7 ft of S swell, gentle offshore wind, and energy at 1378. The afternoon is the standout: 8 ft of S swell, period stretching to 11 seconds, and the wind locks in offshore from the SSW. Energy hits 2066. This is groundswell, proper lines, clean faces. This is the pick of the period for the intermediate to advanced surfer.

Tuesday the 11th keeps the swell running. Morning has 8 ft of SSW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is a solid 12 mph offshore. It’s still good, but a bit more wind-affected. The afternoon gets bigger at 10 ft from the S, but the wind turns cross-offshore and the energy drops. Only for the brave.

Wednesday the 12th is the second big highlight. Morning brings 10 ft of SSW groundswell, period up to 11 seconds, and glassy offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is a massive 2982. This is a serious swell, deep water, long period, and clean. Experts only. The afternoon drops to 7 ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it’s not as clean.

From Thursday the 13th onward, the swell backs off. Thursday morning is still a fun 6 ft S swell with light offshore wind, and moderate energy. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th mornings are messy again, but Saturday afternoon and Sunday the 16th see another clean pulse of SSE swell, around 5 ft to 6 ft, with light offshore or cross-offshore winds. Solid fun.

The end of the run, Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, goes back to onshore wind and lumpy, messy conditions. Not worth the paddle.

So, the standout is Monday the 10th afternoon – 8 ft, S swell, clean offshore wind, and top-tier energy. The other one to circle is Wednesday the 12th morning for the big wave crew – 10 ft, clean, offshore, but you’ll need your wits about you.

Rusty, signing off.

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