Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Tramandai Pier.

Right off the bat, the water is sitting at 65°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 4°F above average. That’s a nice little bonus if you’re heading out.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Friday the 7th might look tempting with a 6ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-off at 16 mph and the combined energy is only 559 (weak). The call is a marginal one, so I’d be wary. Saturday morning the 8th kicks up a bit with a 7ft S swell and a longer period of 13 seconds, but the wind is messy cross-shore at 19 mph and the energy is a strong 1461. That’s a pass for me.

The first real standout window arrives Saturday afternoon, August 8th. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind goes light offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is a solid 1109 (moderate), and the conditions are described as clean and gentle offshore. This is your best chance for a clean, fun session on the weekend. The wave quality is excellent for experienced surfers.

Sunday morning the 9th is also worth a look. Clean conditions again with a WSW cross-off at 9 mph, a 7ft SSW swell, and a sharp 8-second period. It’s punchy and clean, with a combined energy of 1147 (moderate). The crowd factor is “sometimes” at this spot, so you might have some company, but it’s not packed.

Monday the 10th morning sees a solid 8ft S swell with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 3056 (strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell – better for more experienced surfers. The long period means it’ll be holding up well, but it might be a bit much for beginners.

From Tuesday the 11th through to Thursday the 14th, the wind turns cross-on or onshore, and the quality drops off. The swell sticks around 5ft to 7ft, but the energy is moderate and the conditions are choppy or marginal. Not worth getting excited about.

Then, Thursday afternoon, August 13th, is a hidden gem. The wind drops to zero – glassy conditions – with a 6ft SSE swell and a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is 1718 (strong). This is a classic groundswell, perfect for a point or reef, but at a beach/pier setup like Tramandai, that long period might make it a bit difficult to get a clean ride. Still, for the experienced surfer, glassy conditions with that much energy is a rare treat.

The following week starts to get interesting again. Monday the 17th brings a massive 12ft ENE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is light cross-shore. The energy is 1428 (strong), but the swell is simply too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a gamble.

The absolute standout of the entire 16-day window is Thursday, August 20th. Early morning, we have a 15ft S swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 7988 (very strong). The wind is light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, and the conditions are clean. This is a massive, powerful groundswell. Again, this is only for experts. It’s going to be a beast. The afternoon sees the same size swell but with a cross-on wind, so the morning is the window.

The run then fades out. The 21st and 22nd have smaller, cleaner options (5ft to 8ft), but nothing that compares to the 20th.

Overall, the standout is the morning of Thursday, August 20th, with that massive, clean S swell. The second-best window is Saturday afternoon, August 8th, for a more manageable, fun session. The week in between is mostly a write-off, so plan around those dates.

Rusty.

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