Sao Pedro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for this stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but the first real surf doesn’t show up until the very end. For the first couple of weeks, it’s a flat spell. From the 29th of August all the way through until the 12th of September, the swell is tiny, mostly under 1ft, with very weak combined energy (often single digits, peaking at just 40 in the bracket). The wind is consistently cross-off or offshore, which is a shame because there’s nothing to ride. There’s a long gap here with no real recommendations.

The only glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, the 13th of September. We finally see a pulse of energy arrive. The morning brings a 2ft swell from the west with a period of 14 seconds, a proper groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 136 (moderate), and by the afternoon it’s even better: 2ft from the west, a very long period of 18 seconds, and energy hitting 160. The wind holds as cross-off from the NNW, which at 12-15 mph will keep things clean. This is the standout window, but it’s a long way off, so treat it as a promising but uncertain call.

The only break on the radar is Sao Pedro, a sheltered point break that works best on a SW swell. This west swell is a bit off its optimum direction, but with that long period, this point setup should still produce some lined-up waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but keep in mind it rarely breaks, so these conditions are a real treat. The water temperature is 68°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The rest of the window is a write-off for surfing. The wave heights are tiny or flat, and the energy is weak. For a spot that rarely breaks, a blank run is more normal for the area. Stay patient, and keep an eye on that 13th.

Rusty.

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