Prainha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s see what’s cooking for Prainha. Rusty here, and I’ll be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a long, lean period ahead, so keep your expectations in check.

The overall pattern for the next 16 days is flat to tiny, with very little push. We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first week, with swell heights barely cracking 2 feet and the combined wave energy hovering in the weak zone – mostly between 12 and 81, which is just a whisper of energy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no big surprises there.

Starting out, Tuesday the 28th of July through to the 31st, it’s a write-off. Swell is tiny – 1 ft to 2 ft from the ESE or E, with periods under 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswill, not worth paddling out for. Winds are cross-on or glassy on Friday morning, but even then, the wave quality is rated as poor. Combined energy is at 52 or lower – barely a ripple.

Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd show a slight bump. Saturday morning has 3 ft from the east, with a 6-second period, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Energy hits 70 in the morning, but it’s still poor. Sunday morning the 2nd is the first time we see “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” with 3 ft from the east and a clean look thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. Combined energy is 63 – still weak. If you’re desperate, that Sunday morning might be your only real chance in the first 9 days, but it’s nothing special.

Then we hit another flat spell. Monday the 3rd through to Friday the 7th, swell drops back to 1 ft to 2 ft. Energy stays below 100. There’s a clean window on Tuesday the 4th morning with 2 ft and a cross-offshore breeze, but again, it’s ordinary. The highlight of the whole outlook comes on Monday the 10th of August and Tuesday the 11th. Monday morning has 2 ft from the east but the wind goes offshore from the WSW, making it clean. Combined energy hits 95 – the highest we’ve seen that’s not totally messy. Monday afternoon is even better: 2 ft from the east, clean again, with energy at 102, which is now in the moderate range. That’s the standout window – small but clean, and the east swell direction is right in the sweet spot for Prainha, which is best with south swell.

Remember, Prainha is an advanced break, very consistent, and gets exposed to swell. It’s a right-hand point break, so when it’s working, it’s a gem. But with these sizes, it’s really only for longboarders or those who love tiny, clean waves. Crowds are possible here – it’s a popular spot.

After that, Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th see a bit more energy (111-114) but the swell stays small and the winds get messy again, so no real improvement.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the Monday the 10th of August, with clean 2 ft to 2 ft waves from the east and light offshore winds. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window that looks worth a look. The rest is a long, flat grind.

Rusty.

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