Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Tramandai Pier over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first session that’s even worth a mention is Friday morning, the 4th of September. It’s small, with waves around 2ft from the SE, and a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the combined energy is weak (94). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real story starts to build over the weekend. By Sunday morning the 6th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a 10-second period and a solid 962 combined energy. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, so it’s clean. That’s a solid, punchy wave for intermediate to experienced surfers. It’s a bit much for beginners, though. The afternoon gets messy with rain and cross-shore wind, so get it early.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for Monday the 7th. The morning is a gem. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE, with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy, dead calm from the WNW. That’s about as clean as it gets, and the wave energy is moderate (405). This is the standout of the first week for me—clean, head-high waves and no wind. The crowd factor is a possibility here, as it’s a known spot, but with conditions like that, it’ll be worth the company.

The following Wednesday morning, the 9th, is another glassy morning with 6ft from the ENE, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. Still, clean surf is clean surf.

Then we get to the big one. Thursday the 10th of September is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. The morning shows 8ft of ENE swell with an 8-second period, but the combined energy is a massive 1401. The wind is glassy from the WNW. This is serious, powerful surf. At 8ft, it’s in the expert-only zone, but the conditions are perfect. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still glassy, with very good conditions. If you’re experienced, this is your day.

After that, things get a bit lumpy and inconsistent for a stretch. The winds turn onshore and the quality drops. There’s a decent looking morning on Tuesday the 15th with 7ft from the E, a 9-second period, and clean offshore wind from the W. That’s a good, solid session with moderate energy (838), but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The rest of the second week is mostly small, messy, and onshore, with a few brief windows of clean surf on the 19th of September morning, but it’s only 2ft. For the most part, after the 10th, it’s a waiting game.

So, to wrap it up: Monday the 7th morning is your best bet for a clean, fun session if you’re intermediate. Thursday the 10th is the big-dog day for experts looking for power and perfection. Get on it.

Rusty.

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