Praia de Camburi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the first week is a tough one. We're looking at a real quiet spell from now through the middle of the month. The only break on the radar is Praia de Camburi, and it's a tough gig for a while. It's a sheltered beginner spot, and for the first few days, the swell is tiny and the wind is messy. There's a bit of a pulse on Monday the 7th with a 7ft swell from the south, but the wind is howling cross-onshore and the combined wave energy is moderate (764), so it's not going to be any fun. That setup will be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Honestly, there's a big gap with no real standouts to recommend until we get deeper into the second week.

The picture starts to change around the 14th of September. Monday afternoon sees a big jump in energy with a 6ft S swell and a combined energy of 1056, but it's still cross-onshore and choppy. Not the one.

Now, here's what we're waiting for. The real standout looks to be Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning is still a bit on the fence with a 7ft southeasterly swell and very long period of 15 seconds. That's a lot of energy (1967) and it's a proper groundswell. The wind is light and onshore in the morning, so it's a bit of a wait. But by Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings to a light cross-offshore, and the conditions clean right up. We're looking at 7ft of SE swell with that same 15-second period, meaning long, powerful lines. The wave energy is very strong (1883). For a sheltered spot, that's a serious amount of juice. The long period will make it better for a point or reef, but given the swell direction is right on the money, this could be the session of the month. This is one for the experienced crew, though – that 7ft is getting into the expert zone.

The good energy hangs around. Wednesday the 16th keeps the swell going. The morning is a bit dicey, but the afternoon sees a 6ft SE swell with a 14-second period, clean offshore wind from the ENE, and still strong energy (1091). That's another really solid day.

After that, the swell backs off slowly. Thursday the 17th is still a good call, with 5ft to 4ft SE swell, 13-second period, and clean offshore wind all day. The energy is moderate to strong (690 and 560). This is more manageable for the average surfer. The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit just yet.

The following week drops off again, with smaller swells and fresh winds. The 19th and 20th see some 5ft pulses, but the period is short and the wind is strong, so it's not going to be worth the paddle.

So, the call is clear: your best bet is to circle Tuesday the 15th of September afternoon and Wednesday the 16th of September afternoon. That's the window where it all comes together. The early part of the run is a write-off, and the long-range stuff is promising but less certain. Get ready for that mid-month pulse.

Rusty.

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