Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks at Tramandai Pier (Platforma).

Straight up, this is a patchy outlook. We’ve got a few windows where conditions line up, but there are also some solid gaps with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance comes on Saturday, September 5th, with a clean 3ft southerly swell. The wind is a cross-off from the SW at 9 mph, and the water sits at 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak (234), so don’t expect any powerhouses, but it’s a clean start.

Sunday, September 6th, sees a jump in size to 8ft from the south with a 9-second period, but the wind cranks up to 16 mph from the SW. That’s cross-off, but with that much breeze, it’ll be a handful. The combined energy is strong (1005), but it’s a bit of a battle. Not the best call for a relaxed session.

Monday, September 7th, is where it gets interesting. The morning brings glassy conditions with a 5ft southerly swell, 10-second period, and a light NNW wind at 3 mph. That’s clean, the energy is moderate (504), and the wave quality is looking good. This is our first standout – glassy, clean lines, and a solid long-period swell. If you’ve got a point break or reef in mind, this groundswell will wrap in nicely. The afternoon is a write-off with cross-on wind, so hit the dawny.

Tuesday, September 8th, is a gap day. Onshore wind and messy conditions. Not worth it.

Wednesday, September 9th, shapes up again in the morning. A 5ft swell from the ENE with a cross-off WSW breeze at 6 mph. Clean, moderate energy (521), and a decent 8-second period. This is another good call for a morning session, but the afternoon turns cross-on and choppy.

Thursday, September 10th, is small and marginal. Friday, September 11th, is a write-off with rain and strong onshore winds. Saturday, September 12th, has strong offshore winds (28 mph) that will make paddling out a mission, even though the swell is 6ft. Not for the faint-hearted.

Now, looking ahead to the second week, there’s a promising window on Monday, September 14th, but the swell is forecast at 10ft from the SE with a 11-second period. That’s a lot of energy (1992). For a beach/pier setup, this is only for experienced surfers. The wind is cross-on from the NE at 12 mph, so it’s not clean, but if you’re an expert, it might be worth a look.

The real standout in the long range is Thursday, September 17th. The morning shows a 7ft southerly swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 1083, and a light cross-off WSW wind at 6 mph. That’s a clean, powerful groundswell with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The long period means it’ll be better on a point or reef – the pier might offer some shape, but watch for it to wall up. This is a solid bet, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

After that, the run from September 18th to the 20th is mostly poor with onshore winds and small, weak swell. The energy drops to as low as 131 (very weak). There’s a dry spell at the end, so if you’re planning a trip, aim for the first week or the 17th.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday, September 7th morning for clean, glassy fun, and for the experienced crew, the morning of Thursday, September 17th. The breaks are inconsistent here, so don’t expect a constant run of good surf. It’ll come and go.

Rusty.

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