Balneario Novo Quintao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s see what’s on the menu for Balneario Novo Quintao over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the start of this run is a total bummer. From Friday the 24th through the end of the month, it’s mostly cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor surf. The combined swell energy is moderate, bouncing around 375 to 431 on the first day, but it’s all a mess. Nothing worth paddling out for in that first week.

The water temp is 17° – about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, if you’re willing to wait, there’s a tiny window late on Sunday the 26th. The afternoon brings some rain showers, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a big deal because it’ll clean things up nicely. The swell is small, only 4ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and combined energy of just 203 (weak). It’s not going to be pumping, but for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s a rare chance at clean, rideable waves. Just remember, this break is inconsistent, so don’t count on it.

The rest of the first week and into early August is pretty bleak. We’ve got a gap of several days with no real recommendations – just poor surf, onshore winds, and messy conditions. The 29th of July has a tiny 2ft south swell with offshore wind in the morning, but the energy is only 96 (weak), so it’s barely surfable.

Then – get ready – Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon is the real standout. The swell jumps to 10ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s serious size – only for experienced surfers, no doubt. The wind goes offshore, light from the west, and the conditions are clean. The combined swell energy is a massive 1437 (strong wave energy). This is the one to mark on your calendar. It’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, Balneario Novo Quintao will be going off. But with that size, it’s not for the faint of heart.

The next day, Thursday the 6th of August, still has a huge 12ft ENE swell in the morning, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s messier. Energy is enormous at 3546 (very strong wave energy), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon drops to 7ft with onshore wind, still not great.

Friday the 7th of August afternoon brings another glassy moment, with 5ft from the east and a period of 10 seconds. That’s clean and a lot more manageable for most surfers. Energy is 460 (moderate). Not a huge standout, but a nice, clean session if you missed the big one.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total loss. The best on offer is Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon for the big, clean, expert-only swell, and then Sunday the 26th of July afternoon for a small, glassy beginner session. The second week has some size, but keep an eye on the winds.

Stay patient, and keep your board waxed for that early August window.

Rusty

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