Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wettie and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve got a proper look at what’s coming our way for Tramandai Pier (Platforma). The water’s sitting at a notable 65°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which takes the sting out of the winter air.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a clean 8ft S swell rolling in on Sunday morning, but it's pretty inconsistent for this spot. The cross-off wind will keep the face tidy, and the swell energy is strong (1850). It's a solid entry point, but the real standout kicks off Monday morning. That’s where it gets serious: a powerful 8ft S groundswell with a 12-second period, generating massive energy (2706). The cross-off wind keeps it clean. That morning is the best session of the first week for anyone who knows what they’re doing – though at this size, it’s for experienced surfers only, and the long period might make it pitchy and straight-breaking on a beach setup, but the pier will help line things up. Monday afternoon gets messy, so stick to the early.

Things go downhill pretty quick after that. Tuesday through Saturday of the first week is a write-off. The swell sticks around, even hits 8ft, but it’s plagued by cross-onshore winds from the ENE and E, turning the lineup into a choppy mess. Rain’s in the mix too. Honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that stretch. There’s a solid 5-day gap of poor to marginal conditions.

Now, here’s the juicy bit for the second week. Monday the 17th of August sees a shift. The wind swings offshore from the WNW at only 3 mph, glassing off an 8ft ENE swell (982 energy). That’s clean, lined-up surf, and a genuine hidden gem in this forecast. The morning is the pick. Tuesday the 18th starts glassy with a smaller 5ft E swell – a great option for a wider range of skill levels, though the afternoon goes onshore. Thursday the 20th morning cleans up again at 4ft, but it’s smaller.

The best of the entire outlook, though, is Friday the 21st of August. A clean 7ft S swell with a 9-second period and a cross-off W wind makes for excellent, punchy waves (1209 energy). It’s still a medium-sized swell, so it’s manageable for strong intermediates, and the wind keeps it looking like a picture. Get on it.

The last few days fade out with messy winds and smaller surf, though Monday the 24th starts glassy at 6ft. If you can read the long-range, that’s a hopeful note, but the real fire is on the 17th and the 21st.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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