Tiririca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the surf ahead for us at Tiririca. Let’s be honest, the start of this run is a bit of a struggle, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

We’re kicking off with a rough patch. From Wednesday the 29th of July right through the week, the swell is small—around 2ft to 2ft—and the wind is mostly on it or cross-onshore. The energy is weak, with combined swell readings sitting between 32 and 55, and that’s a dead giveaway that the ocean is flat-out flat. The first real flicker of hope shows up on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. The swell jumps to 5ft from the ESE, period at 7 seconds, and the combined energy pushes up to 218 (moderate). The wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze from the south, and the conditions clean right up. That’s the first proper surfable day, but it’s only a morning window before the wind goes cross-on again.

The next standout is Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning is an absolute treat—the wind goes glassy, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the east, with an 8-second period. The combined energy climbs to 362 (moderate), and the waves are clean. The water temp is sitting at 78°F, right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the best of the first week, no question. The swell direction is from the east, which is a little off the optimum for Tiririca (which loves it from the E), but with that glassy wind, the waves will be lined up and fun.

After that, we get a bit of a lull. The mornings on the 6th and 7th of August show some promise—6th morning is glassy with 3ft from the ENE, but the energy is still moderate at 225. The 7th is a bit bigger at 4ft, but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy.

The real highlight of the whole outlook is the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell is 4ft from the east, but the period stretches to 9 seconds, giving it a bit more punch. The combined energy hits 382 (moderate), and the wind is only a light cross-on from the east. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most consistent push we see. The 12th of August is similar, with 5ft and 9-second period, but the wind stays cross-on, so it’s a bit thigh-burner territory.

For the best on offer, I’d call Tuesday the 4th of August morning as the standout. Glassy conditions, clean 5ft waves, and moderate energy. The second best is the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August, which has a bit more size and a longer period, but the wind is not as clean. Tiririca is a consistent spot, so when the stars align, it delivers. The crowds are sometimes a factor, so if you’re heading out on the 4th, you’ll have company, but it’s worth it.

Overall, there’s a bit of a slow start, but the second week has some proper groundswell potential. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’m calling the 4th of August morning as the one to circle.

Rusty.

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