Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me talk you through what’s happening at Ribanceira.

The best waves of the whole stretch hit first thing Monday 14th September. We’ve got a 5ft groundswell from the SSW running at 11 seconds, and the combined swell energy is 1157 (strong). Wind is offshore from the SW at 15 mph – clean, groomed, glassy. Water temp is 62°F, which is about 3 degrees cooler than normal, so a wetsuit is non-negotiable. This is a sandbar, fairly consistent, and it loves that southerly juice. Crowds are possible, so try to be first out. That morning is the standout, no doubt. By afternoon it drops to 4ft and the quality goes ordinary.

Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th are small and clean but not worth planning a day around – waves around 3ft in the mornings.

Then from Thursday 17th through Monday 21st September, it goes flat and ugly. Onshore winds from the north and northeast, wave heights dropping to less than a foot, and energy readings as low as 9. That’s a solid five-day dry spell. The Monday 21st afternoon does pop a 7ft east swell, but it’s cross-onshore and messy – might be more fun for the kiteboarders than paddle surfers.

Tuesday 22nd is the best of the second week: 6ft to 6ft of east swell, clean cross-off winds from the south, and energy readings around 485 to 562 (moderate). Not as clean as the first Monday, but it’s something.

Wednesday 23rd morning has 5ft with light offshore wind from the SSW, but the swell is short period (9 seconds).

The rest of the month fades into small, weak, or onshore slop. Monday 28th September shows a 6ft southern pulse with offshore wind and 547 energy, but at only 7 seconds it’ll be soft and bumpy.

So really, Monday morning the 14th is your one true session. Everything else is either waiting or average. Get on it.

Rusty.

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