Prainha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Prainha has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a real mixed bag. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit. The first few days are the real highlight here – we’ve got some clean, lined-up swell and some beautiful wind conditions. After that, it gets pretty ordinary and the energy just drops away.

The action kicks off on Monday the 24th. The morning is where it's at. A 3ft south-east swell with a 14-second period gives the waves some proper shape and push. The combined energy is a solid 259, and with a light south cross-off breeze keeping things clean, it’s gonna be a good session. A bit of a crowd could show up, but that’s the price of admission for clean waves.

Tuesday the 25th morning is a true standout. The swell drops a touch to 2ft from the south-east but the wind goes completely glassy. It is going to be a magic morning. The energy is weaker at 110, so it’s not going to be pumping, but those clean, glassy lines will be a joy. It’s the kind of morning where a longboard is your best friend.

Wednesday the 26th morning is another gem. Similar story: 3ft south-east swell, but now with a very long 16-second period, pushing that combined energy to 344. Glassy conditions again. This is proper groundswell, so the waves will have some real punch and a slow, rolling pace. It might seem a bit fat on the beach, but should offer some nice walls.

Thursday the 27th morning is still a solid call. A gentle offshore west wind at 9 mph will groom that 3ft south-east swell (269 energy) into clean, steep faces.

After Thursday, it goes downhill fast. From Friday the 28th right through to the end of the first week and into the second, it’s mostly poor. The swell hangs around 2ft to 4ft, but the wind goes all wrong – onshore, cross-onshore, and messy. The wave energy drops into the low hundreds and often below 100, which is a sure sign it’s weak and wind-chopped.

There’s a brief moment on the morning of September 7th where glassy conditions return and we get a short-period 4ft swell from the south-south-east (188 energy), but the period is a short 6 seconds. It’ll be bumpy and disorganised. Probably worth a paddle if you’re desperate, but don't get your hopes up. The morning of September 8th is also glassy, but the wave energy is again low.

Look, if you want clean waves, your window is tight – Monday the 24th through Thursday the 27th, with Tuesday and Wednesday mornings being the absolute best. After that, it’s a long stretch of mostly poor conditions until the middle of the second week. The forecasts can change, but for now, don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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