Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf. We’ve got a bit of a slow start here, but the back half of this outlook is where the magic is supposed to happen. Right now, we’re looking at a flat, clean ocean with a strong offshore breeze—which is all good in theory, but there’s just nothing to ride. That said, keep the board close, because things are going to flip toward the end of the week.

Looking at Azarujinha (reef), the first real sign of life shows up on September 19, Saturday morning. That’s the standout. We’re talking a clean 8ft of northwest swell, a sweet 14-second period, and it’s glassy. The kind of morning that makes you want to call in sick. The energy reading is through the roof at 2210, so there’s serious power behind it. That’s the one to circle. It’s a reef setup, so it’s an expert’s wave at this size—definitely not one for the kids or the faint of heart. The Saturday afternoon backs off a touch to 7ft, still solid, still clean. Honestly, this is the best stretch of the whole run. But keep in mind, that long period (14 seconds) at a reef can be a bit shifty—you’ll want your wits about you.

The next push comes on September 23, Wednesday. Morning sees 6ft from the WNW with a 15-second period and glassy conditions—another high-energy day (1367). It’s a bit smaller than Saturday, but it’s still well overhead and clean. The afternoon holds at 6ft with a cross-off breeze, so that’s a solid afternoon session too. Then again, September 28, Monday afternoon brings a raw 8ft of northwest groundswell with a 15-second period, but the wave comment is “marginal” and we’re seeing a moderate cross-off. It’s got size, but it might be a bit lumpy. The conditions aren't as clean as the 19th or the 23rd.

The September 29, Tuesday morning is another good one—7ft, clean, light offshore breeze, energy at 1232. It’s a “call in late” kind of morning. By the end of the month, we’re still in the mix but the energy is fading. October 1 shows 7ft of WNW but the period is down to 10 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit more disorganized and weaker. That’s a “if you’re desperate” kind of day, not a “pack the car” day.

One thing about this spot—it’s a reef, and when it’s on, it’s on, but it’s not a beginner wave. The water temp is right where it should be for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. Overall, the standout window is the 19th and the 23rd. The second week has promise, but it’s a bit more “see what happens” energy. More of a long-range promise than a slam dunk.

Rusty out.

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