Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the local stretch.

First thing, there’s nothing doing right now. The surf window doesn’t open until Sunday, August 23rd. That’s a fair gap to start with. When it does show up, the main spot to talk about is Tramandai Pier (Platforma). It’s a beach and pier setup, exposed to the swell, but it’s been inconsistent lately, so don’t expect a non-stop run.

The standout window hits Sunday morning, August 23rd. We’ve got a clean 7.2ft south swell with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, which is perfect for clean faces. The combined energy is strong at 1362, so there’s plenty of juice. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5ft and pushing into serious territory. Crowds can show up sometimes, so be ready for that.

Sunday afternoon sees the swell bump to 8.2ft from the SSW, with a longer 13-second period. Wind goes cross-offshore, and the combined energy jumps to 2242. It’s clean but big – expert-only stuff.

Monday morning, August 24th, is the pick for me. We’ve got 8.2ft of solid south swell, a 14-second period (long period groundswell), and a light cross-offshore breeze from the southwest at only 6 mph. The combined energy is a hefty 2534. It’s clean, powerful, and the lighter wind helps with paddling. Again, 8.2ft is expert territory. The long period means it’ll wrap around the pier nicely, but might be a bit straight for the beach breaks.

Monday afternoon drops off with cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the target. From Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th, it’s a poor run – cross-onshore winds, chop, and smaller swells. The energy drops way off.

We get a little reprieve on Friday morning, August 28th. A 6.9ft swell from the ENE, but with a shorter 9-second period. Wind is light cross-offshore from the WSW, and the combined energy is 781. It’s clean, and the call is “very good.” Friday afternoon looks even better – 5.6ft from the ENE, 9-second period, and glassy conditions with the wind dropping to almost nothing. That’s a gem, with a combined energy of 538.

Saturday the 29th is marginal, and from Sunday the 30th onward, it’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. A big 9.8ft easterly pulse shows up on Monday, August 31st, but it’s onshore and too big for the break. The combined energy is 1362, but with the wind and size, it’s more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

After that, it’s flat, choppy, or onshore right through to the end of the 16-day window. Not much in the second week.

Bottom line: Sunday morning, August 23rd and Monday morning, August 24th are your best bets for a powerful session if you’ve got the skills. Friday afternoon, August 28th is the sleeper – glassy, manageable, and clean. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or too flat.

Stay safe out there.

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