Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s be real about what we’re looking at here for Azarujinha. It’s gonna be a slow burn before we get anything decent. The water’s running a bit cold, about 1° below normal, so you’re gonna want a hood if you’re heading out in the first few days.

Right now, it’s a mess. Monday the 24th is completely blown out, with a lumpy 3.0m of junk and rain showers. The energy is moderate, but the cross-onshore wind is just ruining everything. Tuesday and Wednesday are just as bad, with tiny, weak waves and more chop. This is one of those stretches where you just don't bother. The swell energy is weak, barely getting into triple digits, and it’s all short-period slop. This blank run is normal for the area, so don't sweat it.

Thursday is more of the same, just poor surf. But then Friday the 28th, we see a pulse. A 3.0m groundswell at 11 seconds rolls in from the WNW. The energy jumps to 2005, which is strong. The wind is cross-off, clearing it up a bit, but the tide will be a factor. It’s not perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Finally, Saturday the 29th, we get our first clean window. Glassy conditions with a moderate offshore wind. The swell is a friendly 1.6m from the NW. It’s not big, but it’s clean, and that’s going to be your first real opportunity to get a few waves without getting beaten up.

Then it fades out. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are small and weak again. But the forecast for Tuesday, the 1st of September, looks promising. We have a solid 2.1m groundswell from the NW with offshore winds. The morning is your time to go, because the afternoon drops out completely.

After that, we hit another dead spell. From the 2nd to the 5th, it’s tiny, weak, and not worth the paddle. The energy is in the double digits – that is as weak as it gets.

Now, for the main event. Monday, the 7th of September. The morning is clean and small, but the afternoon is the standout. The swell drops to 1.1m, but the period jumps to a massive 23 seconds. This is a very long-period swell, meaning it’s got serious power behind it. The energy is a robust 1428. With light, cross-off winds, it’s setting up to be excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The long period means it might have a bit of a straight wall, but the quality will be there. That’s your day.

The day after, Tuesday the 8th, has a 1.7m swell at 15 seconds, but the wind goes onshore and ruins it.

So, here’s the plan: Saturday the 29th is your warm-up. But be ready for Monday the 7th of September in the afternoon. That’s the one that has the potential to be truly special. It’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed, but that’s the one to circle.

Rusty out.

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