Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good hard look at what's coming up for our little slice of coast.

Right now, we're in a bit of a quiet spell. The first week or so is mostly small and uninspiring, with a few mornings offering a glimmer of something rideable. The best of the best is definitely later on, so you're going to need some patience.

Things start off pretty flat. Friday afternoon, July 31st, we see a tiny 1ft swell from the west, but with a cross-off breeze, it's just not doing anything for us. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

We roll into Saturday morning, August 1st. The morning looks slightly better, with a 2ft west swell and a clean, offshore wind from the north making Azarujinha look tidy. The wave energy is weak, only about 78 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The whole first week is a bit of a grind. We get a few mornings like Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th with that offshore wind and a 3ft to 3ft west-northwest swell, but it's all very average. The swell period is short at 8 to 9 seconds, so waves are a bit weak and crumbly. Honestly, for the kite surfers, the consistent cross-off breeze and small, clean conditions might be more appealing than paddling out.

Now, for those of you willing to wait, here's the standout. Hold onto your boards. Saturday morning, August 8th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We get a jump up to a 4ft west-northwest swell with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is offshore from the north-northwest, giving us clean, groomed conditions. The energy cranks up to a solid 308 (combined energy of all swells directed here). This is the real deal, with the best combination of size and wind. Expect some proper fun, well-shaped waves. That morning window is as good as it gets.

The following week holds a few more promising mornings. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th both have 3ft west swells, with a 10-second period and that clean offshore NNW wind. Wave energy is moderate, sitting around 200-245. It's another solid option if you missed the main event, though the wind picks up to a fresh breeze later in the day. The swell direction is a clean west, which is exactly what this reef setup likes to see.

So, in short: the first few days are a write-off for quality surf. The real standout is unmistakably Saturday morning, August 8th. After that, the Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are your best backup plans. A bit of a slow burn, but there's gold at the end.

Stay frothing.
Rusty.

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