Su Paulo Su Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about the surf for the next stretch. It’s gonna be a slow burn for a while, with a serious pulse showing up way down the line. We’ve got one main spot to keep an eye on – Su Paulo Su.

To kick things off, this week is mostly a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions. From Sunday the 16th through Thursday the 21st, there’s barely a wave to be had. The energy is just about zero. We see a few ripples on the 18th (212) and 19th (91), but the period is short and the winds are all over the shop. It’s not worth paddling out for. The water temp here is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

The 22nd and 23rd are still dominated by a locked-up pattern with barely any swell. It’s not until the 24th that the ocean starts to get a bit antsy. We see some energy building, but the wind is onshore. It’s still gonna look pretty average.

Here’s where things get interesting. On Tuesday the 25th, a real push of swell arrives. We’re looking at a solid 8ft to 8ft of NW groundswell with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is pumping hard, hitting 781 for the morning session, and 952 in the afternoon. That’s some serious, strong wave energy. This is pushing into the big territory. It’s not a day for the faint of heart; that size is strictly for the experienced crew. The morning is clean with a fresh cross-off breeze, but it’s big. The afternoon gets lumpy with a cross-onshore. This is the standout, but it’s a heavy one.

Wednesday the 26th is the real gem for the average punter. The swell drops to a much friendlier 4ft from the NW with an 8-second period, and the energy is still moderate at 228. The conditions are sparkling in the morning – clean with a light cross-off breeze. This is the best combination of size and quality on offer. Su Paulo Su, a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the NW, is going to be turning these waves into proper little barrels, or at least some racetrack walls. This is the one to circle.

After that, the surf fades out again into the end of the month and into September. The 27th and 28th are back to small, weak, and messy – barely worth a second look. We’ll have some clean but tiny waves on the 29th and 31st, but with no power or period behind them. Thursday the 27th has some size, but the wind will be howling and it turns to chop. The 28th is a write-off.

So, bottom line: hold out for Wednesday the 26th for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves. If you’re a charger, Tuesday the 25th will have the size, but it’s a beast. Just be smart about it.

Rusty.

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