Sao Pedro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – we’re looking at a bit of a dry spell for the next couple of weeks. It’s one of those quiet periods where the ocean just isn’t cooperating for us.

Looking over the whole 16-day window, there’s really nothing to get excited about. The first real chance for a wave doesn't show up until Friday the 11th of September, and even then, it’s tiny. We’ve got a long gap of flat conditions from Saturday the 5th right through to Thursday the 10th. A week of nothing. That’s a tough run.

The only spot on the radar is Sao Pedro. It’s a sheltered point break that rarely breaks, and this forecast explains why. The swell is just too small and weak, with the combined energy barely registering (6 on Saturday). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but there’s nothing for them to practice on. Water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, about what you’d expect.

On Saturday the 5th, we’ve got a tiny 0.3ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, but it’s dead glassy in the morning. You might see a ripple, but that’s about it. The wind goes cross-off from the NW in the afternoon, but the swell’s already gone. Sunday the 6th through Thursday the 10th is a complete write-off – flat as a tack.

Friday the 11th of September sees a little bump of 1.0ft from the west with a short 7-second period. The combined energy is still pitiful (14), and it’s blowing 16 mph from the north. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are back to near flat with a tiny 0.3ft south swell. The wind goes offshore on the 12th morning, which would clean it up, but with combined energy of only 3, it’s a total tease.

The following week, from the 14th to the 20th, is more of the same. We see a few glimpses of 0.7ft west swell on the 14th, and a longer-period 0.3ft south groundswell popping up on the 17th with a period of 17 seconds – that’s a very long period for such a tiny wave. The energy is still weak, though (9 on the 17th morning). You’d be waiting forever for a set that barely breaks. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, keeping the surface clean, but with no power behind it, it’s just a pretty, flat ocean.

For this stretch, there is simply no standout session. If you’re desperate for a splash, the morning of Saturday the 12th or the 14th might offer the cleanest water, but don’t expect a ride. Honestly, for a spot that rarely breaks, this kind of blank run is pretty normal. Keep the board waxed and wait for the next real swell.

Rusty.

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