Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Azarujinha.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real action doesn’t kick in until Monday afternoon, September 7th. The water’s sitting at a pretty normal 69°F for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Monday, September 7th – Thursday, September 10th:
We start with a pulse of moderate energy (628) on Monday afternoon. Swell is 5 feet from the west with a 12-second period. That’s a nice, solid groundswell, but the problem is the wind. We’ve got a fresh 19 mph offshore from the NNW which will keep it clean, but it’s a strong breeze. This is a reef break, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely, but the wind might make it a bit of a battle. It’s a fair call for intermediate surfers, but the size is bordering on too much for beginners.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, sees the swell drop a touch to 5 feet from the NW, with a 10-second period. The wind backs off a bit to 12 mph offshore, making for a cleaner session. This is probably your best bet in this early window. The energy is moderate (400) and the conditions are set up well.

The rest of the week goes downhill fast. By Wednesday and Thursday, the swell drops to tiny scraps (2 feet and below), and the energy is weak (67 or less). It’s surfable but very ordinary. You’ll be scratching for waves.

Friday, September 11th – Saturday, September 12th:
A flat spell. We’re looking at a couple of days of virtually nothing. Swell down to 0.7 feet and 2 feet, with energy in the single digits and fifties. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday, September 13th – Monday, September 14th – THE STANDOUT:
Now we’re talking. This is the pick of the entire forecast. Sunday morning, the 13th, brings a new long-period groundswell. 3 feet from the NW at 13 seconds is a lovely pulse. The energy is solid (343), and the wind is a light 6 mph offshore from the north. Conditions will be glassy and clean. This is a classic Azarujinha session – the reef will handle that long period beautifully, giving you proper walls.

Sunday afternoon picks up a bit more size to 4 feet, and the energy jumps to 514. The wind goes cross-offshore, so it’s still clean. Monday morning, the 14th, is also excellent. 4 feet from the NW at 11 seconds, with a near-glassy 3 mph cross-offshore. The energy is still strong (352). This whole 24-hour window is the best we’ve got.

Tuesday, September 15th – Wednesday, September 16th:
A definite drop-off. Tuesday is a write-off with onshore wind and tiny swell. Wednesday brings a small recovery with 3 feet and 3 feet, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean but small. Ordinary conditions.

Thursday, September 17th – Friday, September 18th:
Thursday morning is worth a mention. 3 feet from the WNW at 10 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. It’s a decent little session. Friday, the 18th, sees a jump in size to 6 feet, but the period is short (7-9 seconds) and the wind is light cross-onshore. The energy is strong (399-513), but it’s messy. For a reef break, a short-period, cross-onshore swell is not ideal. This setup might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle folk.

Saturday, September 19th – Sunday, September 20th:
Back to almost nothing. The 19th has a tiny, glassy 0.3 feet swell from the SW with a long 14-second period. Glassy, but no power. The 20th is similarly small.

Monday, September 21st – Tuesday, September 22nd:
Another promising window. Monday morning, the 21st, is a standout. 4 feet from the NW at 11 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is a healthy 333. This is a clean, fun morning. Monday afternoon jumps to 5 feet, which is getting solid, but the wind picks up to a moderate cross-offshore. Tuesday, the 22nd, is a dud again.

Verdict: The best windows are Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th, and then Monday morning the 21st. The 13th-14th is the clear winner for the combination of size, period, and light offshore winds. The long-range stuff on the 21st looks promising, but we’ll keep an eye on it.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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