Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Azarujinha has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a real slow start with nothing on offer for the first few days. The swell is tiny and the wind is mostly cross-off, which is making a mess of things. We’re looking at very ordinary conditions, if anything at all. Water temp is sitting at 70°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

We finally get a little glimmer of hope on Monday, the 27th of July. The morning shows a sniff of a 2ft NW swell, but it’s a long period of 12 seconds, and the energy is weak at 96. The wind is offshore, which is good, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The real action, the standout, doesn’t kick in until the 1st of August. That Saturday morning is the one to circle. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm, and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the west with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 248. This is the best we’ll see – clean, fun, and the low wind means it’ll be pristine. The crowds are listed as "often" here, so expect some company.

Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is also a solid shout. Offshore winds from the NNW with a 4ft NW swell, period around 10 seconds. The energy is a bit higher at 263. It’ll be clean and should offer some good long rides. The NW direction is right on the money for this spot.

Then we hit a bit of a lull again until the 5th of August. Wednesday morning sees a nice pulse of 4ft swell from the WNW with an 11-second period, and the energy jumps up to 426 – that’s a good, solid push. The wind is light offshore from the NNW. This one has real potential for some better shaped waves, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The 8th of August, Saturday morning, is another promising one. A 3ft WNW swell with a 9-second period, but the energy is strong at 306, and the wind is a light offshore breeze. It’ll be clean and fun. The afternoon sees the period jump to 12 seconds, but the wind picks up and the commentary is a bit more cautious.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a wash. Don’t bother. The 1st and 2nd of August are your best bets for clean, fun waves. The 5th and 8th look like good follow-ups, but they’re further out. For the rest, it’s mostly poor surf conditions with a lot of cross-off wind. If you’re a kite surfer, you might find some fun in the afternoons, especially on the 25th of July when the wind is strong and the swell is up, but for a paddle, it’s a no-go.

Stay salty, folks.

Rusty.

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