Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s cut to it: the surf at Azarujinha over the next couple of weeks is mostly a write-off. This reef needs a solid SW groundswell, and we’re stuck with tiny leftovers and junk wind for the long haul. But there’s one window that stands out, and you won’t want to miss it.

The first real surf comes on the morning of Saturday the 22nd. We’ve got a NW swell at 4ft with a 10-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore breeze from the NNW, keeping it clean and lined up. There’s moderate wave energy in the water, with a reading of 332. It’s not huge, but it’s the first proper size we’ve seen in days. The afternoon of that same day, the swell jumps to 7ft, same NW direction. The energy is strong at 743, and the wind is a strong offshore. That’s a big, powerful wave on a reef. For experienced surfers only. The morning is the session for the rest of us.

That’s the highlight. The following week is brutally poor. From Sunday the 23rd stretching all the way to the 29th, there’s essentially nothing. Swells are less than a foot, periods are long and unorganized, and the energy is pitiful. Some mornings have good offshore wind, but there’s no wave to ride. You could walk the lineup and not get your feet wet.

On Sunday the 30th, a NW windswell bumps up to 5ft, but with a short 8-second period. A light cross-onshore wind from the SE will chop it up. It’s the first sign of life in a week, but it’s not going to be pretty. The energy is moderate at 251, but the short period and wind are against us.

The water temp on that first morning is 68°, which is about average for the time of year. So, a normal wetsuit setup.

Bottom line: if you’re a solid surfer, the morning of the 22nd is the one to chase – clean, offshore, and with some real power. Everything else is either flat or messy. For beginners, there’s nothing here for you. It’s a barren run, but that one window is worth a look.

Rusty.

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