Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Azarujinha over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—this isn’t a classic run of pumping surf. The overall pattern is small and mostly ordinary, with a long stretch of days where you’d be better off doing something else. The water temp is sitting at 69° at Azarujinha, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year, so nothing wild there, just a touch on the mild side.

We kick off on Sunday the 26th of July, but honestly, it’s a write-off. Tiny 1.0ft swell from the WNW with a short 10-second period, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the N and NNW, but the energy is weak (26). It’s a poor surf call. Monday the 27th offers a glimmer. The morning shows a glassy 2ft from the NW with a nice long 12-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 96. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. That’s about as good as it gets for a while.

The next notable day is Tuesday the 29th of July. The morning brings a clean 3ft from the NW with a 9-second period and moderate energy (158). The wind is light offshore from the NNW. It’s still just “surfable but ordinary,” but it’s the best-looking morning in the first week. After that, we slide into a grim pattern. From Wednesday afternoon through to Friday the 7th of August, it’s a gap of nearly a week and a half of tiny, weak surf (1.0ft to 2ft) with poor scores. The wind stays offshore or cross-offshore, but the swell is just too small and the energy is pitiful (mostly between 15 and 58). You’d be chasing shadows.

The one standout in the whole outlook comes on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning shows a 3ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and moderate energy (169). The wind is fresh offshore from the NNW. The afternoon of the 9th pushes up to 3ft from the WNW, with energy hitting 205. The wind is cross-offshore, but it’s still clean. This is the biggest, most energetic swell of the run. For a reef break like Azarujinha, that longer-period groundswell (10 seconds) should shape up decently, and the offshore wind in the morning is a major positive for clean conditions. Keep in mind, the wave height is under 5ft, so it’s accessible for intermediates. The crowd factor says “often,” so expect some company. This is the best on offer, but it’s a long way out—so treat it as promising, not a guarantee.

Monday the 10th of August holds similar energy (126 to 120) with 3ft from the W and WNW, and fresh offshore winds, but it’s a step down from the Sunday peak. Still, if you miss the 9th, it’s a solid backup.

Honestly, for most of this forecast, you’re looking at a long blank run with very little to get excited about. The first real chance is Monday the 27th of July, and the only true standout is Sunday the 9th of August. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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