Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' our way for Azarujinha over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we gotta be patient. The first few days are a bit of a tease. We've got tiny swell, mostly around 0.7ft to 2ft, and while there are windows of clean, offshore wind, the ocean just isn't doing its job yet. The wave energy is super weak, barely registering (22 to 76). It's more of a splash-around session than actual surfing. That first real chance of something decent won't come until Saturday the 5th, when we see a glassy morning with 3ft of WNW swell and a little bump in energy (118). It's surfable, but still pretty ordinary.

The real standout, and I mean the standout of this whole outlook, is Sunday the 6th of September. Get this: a solid 4ft of NW groundswell with a very long 12-second period, and it's glassy. The water's sitting at about 68°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. The energy is kicking with a reading of 521, so there's some proper push behind it. This is a reef break, and that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully, giving us some well-shaped, clean lines. The offshore wind is from the north, which is the optimum direction for Azarujinha, so expect some real quality. It will be a bit inconsistent between sets with that long period, but the paddling out will be easier because of it. The only bummer is it's an exposed spot that can get crowded, and with conditions this good, you'll likely have company.

Following that, Monday the 7th morning keeps the run going with an even bigger 5ft of WNW swell (13-second period) and a reading of 705. The wind is a moderate offshore from the north, so still clean and punchy. This is pushing the limits for a beginner, but for an intermediate surfer, this is prime. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft but the wind gets a bit fresh, making it more of a handful.

After that little peak, the surf tapers off. Tuesday the 8th still has some solid 4ft waves in the morning, but the energy drops and the period shortens. Then we hit a bit of a lull with a few days of weak, choppy, or onshore conditions. There's a few moments of glassy mornings with small swell, but nothing that'll get the heart racing.

The second week has a few flickers of hope. The morning of Tuesday the 15th looks good with a clean 4ft of WNW swell, but the real potential is Wednesday the 16th of September. That morning shows 6ft of NW groundswell with a long 12-second period and an energy reading of 935, which is strong. The wind is light and offshore from the north. This is a big, powerful swell – definitely for the experienced crew only. That's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's got promise written all over it.

So, to boil it down: the first real taste of good surf is Saturday the 5th, but Sunday the 6th is the one you want to circle on the calendar. Then the following Wednesday the 16th looks like a heavy-hitter if the forecasts hold up.

Stay stoked, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty.

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