Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour.

This 16-day stretch is mostly a tough one for Azarujinha. Tiny, weak swell hangs around for way too long, with just one real spike of power way out in the future.

The first surfable, but still very average, session comes on Thursday, July 30th in the morning. Water temp is 68°, which is about normal for this time of year. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the N at 6 mph, so the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is a weak 54, so it’s just little ankle-biters. It’s a paddle, not a session.

Then things go flat again until the morning of Monday, August 3rd. That morning brings 2 ft from the W, 9-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph. Energy is still low at 79. A small, clean wave, but nothing to write home about.

Tuesday, August 4th morning is a touch better: 3 ft from the WNW, 9-second period, offshore wind, and energy climbs to 139. This is the best of the first week, but still not a standout. The break is fairly consistent, so it’s not a total loss, but you’re gonna work for it.

Now, the one to circle. Tuesday, August 11th in the morning is where it’s at. Swell jumps to 8 ft from the NW, with a period of 12 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy explodes to 1504, which is strong. Wind is offshore from the N at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and I’m with them. That’s a solid, powerful swell for this reef. The long period means better shape and more energy, but it might get a bit critical on the reef. The direction is NW, which is close enough to the optimum SW to get the job done. This is the one. Everything else in the 16 days is just filler.

The rest of the second week is flat and frustrating, with strong offshore winds that make paddling out a battle. The morning of the 11th is the only real standout.

So, you’re looking at a long, flat start with a few tiny, clean mornings, then a big pulse on August 11th morning that’s the real deal. After that, it’s back to the flat spell. Crowds are often at Azarujinha, so on that 11th, expect a lineup. For a wave that good, it’s worth it.

Rusty.

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