Tiririca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for this stretch of coast. We’ve got a pretty quiet start ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wax up just yet. The first few days are looking pretty ordinary, with a little bump in the water but nothing to get excited about. The real action, if you can call it that, is a bit further down the line.

We’ll kick things off from Friday morning, 31 July. There’s a small 2ft swell from the ESE at 7 seconds, with a combined energy of just 64. That’s weak, mate. The wind is a cross-off from the south at 9 mph, which keeps things clean, but the waves are just too small and short-period to be much fun for anyone. Later that afternoon, the wind swings and picks up, making a mess of things.

The weekend doesn’t offer much improvement. Saturday morning, 1 August, sees a 4ft easterly swell, but it’s still short period at 7 seconds, and the cross-shore wind is a bit of a nuisance. The energy is moderate (126), but it’s not coming together. The swell ticks up to 4ft later in the day, but with rain showers and a cross-on wind, it’s a write-off.

Sunday, 2 August, is a bit of a tease. We get a glassy morning with a 4ft easterly swell, and the combined energy climbs to 181. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so you won’t need a thicker suit than usual. The wind is dead calm, so it’s clean, but the waves are still on the weaker side. It’s surfable, but barely.

Now, Monday morning, 3 August, is the first little stand-out. The swell is 4ft from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 265 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the south at just 3 mph, which makes for clean conditions. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” For a beginner-friendly break like Tiririca, this is about as good as it gets in this run. The waves are small enough for learners, and the wind is cooperating. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here.

Tuesday morning, 4 August, has a bit more push at 4ft from the east, and energy is up to 384, but the wind is a cross-shore, and the forecast flags it as marginal. Not worth chasing.

The next real highlight, and the best on offer, is Wednesday morning, 5 August. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the ENE, but don’t let the size fool you – the period is 8 seconds, the energy is 247, and the wind is glassy as glass from the NNE at 3 mph. That’s a clean, lined-up window. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” For a small-wave spot, this is your session.

After that, things drop off quickly. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a long stretch of poor conditions. We’re talking days of onshore winds, tiny swells, and low energy readings. From 7 August through to 13 August, it’s a grim run of sub-100 energy values and messy winds. The swell is mostly below 3ft, and the period is short.

The only other flicker of hope comes on Saturday morning, 15 August. This one is a long-range call, so don’t bet the house on it, but it looks promising. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a very long 12 seconds, and the combined energy is 270. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW at 3 mph. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” For a long-period groundswell like this, it’s best suited to the points and reefs, but at a beach break like Tiririca, it might just offer some clean, lined-up runners. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

To wrap it up: if you’re paddling out, aim for Monday morning, 3 August, or Wednesday morning, 5 August. The 15 August window is a speculative one, but worth watching. The rest of the 16-day window is a flat, windy mess.

Rusty.

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