Tiririca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tiririca. This is a classic beginner-friendly spot, exposed to the swell, but it’s about to go through a bit of a moody patch. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first half of the week is a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a moderate pulse of swell energy (630) on Monday the 17th, with 8ft waves from the southeast, but a stiff 16 mph cross-breeze is going to mess it up. Tuesday and Wednesday don’t look much better, with the wind staying on it. The energy drops off a cliff, and the conditions are just ordinary.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, the 20th. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead. We’re looking at 4ft of swell from the southeast, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is still moderate (308), but with that glassy surface, this is your best bet for a clean, fun session on a board. It’s not big, but it’ll be user-friendly for a beginner.

Friday morning the 21st also has a glassy start, but the swell is smaller at 4ft and the energy is lower (186). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch with hardly any energy and poor winds until the 27th.

Now, Thursday morning the 27th of August stands out. The wind goes glassy again, and the swell bumps up to 4ft from the east-northeast with a period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps back up to a moderate 258. It’s not a groundswell, but with that clean surface, it’ll be a fun little wave for a beginner or a longboarder.

The real standout of the whole run, though, is Sunday morning the 30th of August. We’ve got 5ft of swell from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is moderate (262). This is the pick of the bunch. It’s the biggest clean swell of the period, and at Tiririca, it’s going to be a beautiful morning. Keep in mind it’s a beginner spot, so 5ft is a good size, maybe a little punchy for a total beginner, but perfect for someone who’s got their feet under them. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, the swell hangs around but the wind turns onshore, and the quality drops. There’s a pulse of energy (495) on Tuesday the 1st of September with 6ft waves, but the wind is cross, and the conditions are just marginal. This one’s for the more experienced crew if they’re desperate.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a bust. Thursday the 20th and Sunday the 30th are your two mornings to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 30th is the best of the lot.

Rusty.

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