Titanzinho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long run of poor surf conditions, with nothing really worth getting excited about for the first week and a half. The waves are there, but the quality is just not happening. The swell is coming in from the east, but the period is short, mostly around 6 to 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so the waves will be weak and crumbly. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 104 to 323 (moderate wave energy), but it’s just not translating into anything rideable.

The real issue is the wind. For a spot that needs offshore winds from the south-southwest to clean up, we’re getting hammered by cross and cross-off winds from the east and southeast, consistently around 16 mph. That’s going to mess up the surface. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Let’s break it down day by day. Starting Thursday, July 9th, and running through until Sunday, July 13th, it’s all poor surf – don’t even bother. The swell is 4 ft to 5 ft, but with that short period (6-7 seconds) and cross-shore wind, it’s just a messy, choppy sea. Not worth paddling out.

Monday, July 13th, we get a tiny glimmer. The morning shows a 5 ft east swell with a 7-second period and clean conditions thanks to cross-off winds. But the score is a 1 out of 10 – it’s marginal. The combined energy is 220 (moderate wave energy). It’s still not great, but if you’re desperate, it might be the only window.

From Tuesday, July 14th, through to the end of the 16-day window, it’s the same story. Poor surf, cross winds, 3 ft to 6 ft east swell, and short period. The energy creeps up around July 21st and 22nd, with swell hitting 6 ft to 6 ft and combined energy reaching 323 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is still cross-shore so it’s junk.

Honestly, there’s no standout here. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with these strong, consistent cross-shore winds. For the surfers, it’s a waiting game. The forecast can change, but right now, I’d say save your energy and the wax. The only date that might be worth a look is Monday morning, July 13th, and even then, keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

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