Sao Pedro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up on this stretch of coast.

To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. There are long gaps with nothing worth paddling out for, especially from the start all the way through to early August. You’re looking at flat spells that stretch for days on end. The first few days are nothing but tiny waves and poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any real surf action until well into the second week.

The standout spot here is Sao Pedro, a sheltered point break that rarely breaks – so when it does show a pulse, you pay attention. Unfortunately, for most of this outlook, it’s mostly flat or showing pathetic 0.3 ft to 1 ft. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year (2° anomaly), so the water feels good, but that’s about the only positive.

Around Wednesday, August 5th, things finally wake up a little. On the Wednesday morning, we get a pulse of 3 ft swell from the west with a period of 8 seconds – short period windswell, but combined energy is moderate (92) and the wind is fresh offshore from the north. That offshore breeze will keep it reasonably clean, but this is still small and short period, best for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon holds 3 ft with similar conditions and energy dropping to 78 – moderate.

That Wednesday morning is really the only time in the whole 16 days that looks like it might be worth a look. The rest is either flat or tiny, with messy cross-off winds and weak energy. For beginners, that 3 ft is fine – it’s not big enough to be intimidating. For anyone looking for anything with punch, you’ll be disappointed.

Nothing else in the window stands out. Honestly, this is one of those runs where you wait and hope the next forecast brings something better. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose all hope.

– Rusty

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