Sao Pedro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves ahead. The first real surfable bump on the radar isn’t until the very end of the period, and even then, it’s not gonna be anything to call home about. For the most part, we’re in a flat spell.

The only spot we’ve got to work with is Sao Pedro, a point break that’s sheltered and picks up swell from the SW. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s one of those spots that rarely breaks, so you gotta be patient. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, but something to note if you’re used to a wetsuit.

The first week is basically a write-off. From Monday the 20th of July right through to the end of the month, the swell is tiny – we’re talking 1 foot at best, and mostly less than half a foot. The combined energy is pitiful, never cracking double digits (12 is the highest we see, and that’s with a long period 16-second swell that’s too small to do anything with). Winds are mostly cross-offshore from the NW, which would be good if there was any wave to surf, but there isn’t. On Tuesday the 28th of July morning, we get a moment of glassy conditions with a half-foot W swell, but it’s barely a ripple. This is a blank run, plain and simple.

We do finally see a little pulse of life on Friday the 31st of July. The afternoon shows a 2 foot swell from the west, with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 16, which is still weak, but it’s the best we’ll see. The wind is cross-offshore from the NW, keeping it clean. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only window where you might get a tiny, weak little wave. For a beginner or a longboarder, it could be a fun little session if you’re desperate.

After that, it goes flat again into the first few days of August. Tuesday the 4th of August has a half-foot swell with a bit more period (13 seconds), but the energy is still low (7). It’s a tease.

So, the honest truth? If you’ve got a kite, this setup might look more interesting for you than paddle surfing, because the wind is consistent and the waves are non-existent. For surfers, it’s a waiting game. The only day that might offer a tiny window is the afternoon of Friday the 31st of July. Mark it down, but don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

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