Prainha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks at our local spot.

The next sixteen days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few windows of clean surf, but you’ll have to pick your moments. There’s a good stretch of light winds early on, but the wave heights are on the smaller side, so we’re not looking at any epic, pumping sessions. The real standout is going to be Monday the 31st of August, so mark that one down.

The first worthwhile session kicks off this Friday morning, the 28th of August. Prainha is seeing a little 4ft easterly swell with a moderate period of 8 seconds, and it’s glassy as anything with that light 3 mph NNW breeze. It's small but clean, a real sneaky little morning session for the advanced crew. The combined swell energy is weak (186), so it won't be a powerhouse, but it's something. The following Saturday morning, the 29th, is almost identical: 4ft of east swell and glassy, 3 mph SE wind. It’s a similar vibe, small and clean.

Now, the morning of Monday the 31st of August is where the whole period peaks. That is the standout. We’ve got a solid 3ft easterly swell, but the period stretches to 9 seconds, a touch more push. The offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph will have it looking proper clean. The combined wave energy ramps up to a moderate 210, so there's a bit more grunt behind it. This is the one to get excited about. After that, things get a little messy and mixed.

The rest of the first week sees mainly poor conditions due to onshore or cross-shore winds, with small surf in the 2ft to 3ft range. The morning of Tuesday the 1st of September has a fleeting moment of offshore wind (SW 6 mph) with 2ft east swell, but the energy is weak (121). Not a write-off, but not a standout.

A few days later, we get another clean window on the morning of the 6th of September. It’s 3ft from the east with a short 7-second period, but the wind is light from the west (3 mph) and the ocean is glassy. The energy is moderate (141), so there's a bit of life there. It’s worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Further out, the morning of Friday the 11th of September shows some promise. A small 3ft easterly swell with a very short 5-second period, but with a clean 6 mph offshore from the WSW making it look tidy. The energy is weak (101), so expect small, clean waves that are best for a log. After that, the window looks to close with a strong cross-shore wind blowing out a slightly larger 4ft swell on the morning of the 12th.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday, 31st of August morning for the best combo of size, energy, and offshore winds. The very next morning, the 1st of September, is your secondary pick. Beyond that, it’s mostly waiting on the wind to play nice.

Rusty out.

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