Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the local line-up.

The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but the waiting game pays off if you can hold out. The real gem in this window is a classic Friday morning session, though it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 1° cooler than the average for this time of year, so nothing wild, just a touch of the usual autumn chill creeping in.

Wednesday, 26th August is a write-off, honestly. The wind is howling onshore from the SW at 19 mph, making a mess of the 4ft swell. The energy is weak (102), and it’s just lumpy and ugly. Save your energy.

Thursday, 27th August is a bit of a tease. Morning sees a jump in swell to 7ft from the W, but that cross-shore wind at 19 mph has it all chopped up. The energy is kicking up (497), but it’s not clean. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore breeze, but the score is still just marginal. It’s a maybe, not a goer.

Friday, 28th August – Here we go. This is the standout. Azarujinha is the spot. The morning is the pick of the entire 16-day window. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a proper 11-second groundswell period. That’s a long period, so you’ll get that deep, powerful energy, and at this reef break, it should line up beautifully. The energy is pumping at 1044. The wind is a light 6 mph from the NW, which is a cross-offshore breeze, making for clean, lined-up walls. This is excellent surf, but with 7ft sets, it’s really for the experienced crew. Don’t be a hero if you’re not ready for it. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Saturday, 29th August has a decent morning offshores from the N at 12 mph, with 5ft from the NW, but the energy drops back (429). It’s clean, but the size is a step down. The afternoon is a flat dud.

Sunday, 30th August through to Thursday, 3rd September is a long, slow grind. The mornings offer a few scraps of 4ft to 4ft surf with clean offshores, but it’s very ordinary and the energy is low. The afternoon of the 31st has a bit more size (6ft) and fresh offshores, but it’s still just a marginal wave. Definitely not worth rushing out for.

Friday, 4th September is flat. Nothing doing.

Saturday, 5th September sees a pulse of new energy. The morning builds to 2ft from the WNW, but the afternoon is the real story with 5ft and a 12-second period, and energy at 578. The wind is light and cross-offshore. It’s a good sign, but the tide might be a factor.

Sunday, 6th September is a solid, reliable day. 3ft from the WNW in the morning, clean with light offshores. This is a good, easy paddling session. The afternoon holds up as well.

Monday, 7th September – This is the second standout of the run. The morning at Azarujinha looks mint. We’ve got 4ft from the NW with a very long 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light offshore breeze from the NNE (6 mph), the waves will be clean and full of power. The energy is solid at 610. Expect very good surf conditions. This would be a day for a nice longboard or a mid-length, as the long period will make for some smooth, roly-poly sets.

Tuesday, 8th September onwards, the swell drops right off and it’s pretty much flat through to the end of the forecast. A few tiny, weak bumps, but nothing worth paddling out for.

So, to wrap it up: Friday morning, 28th August is the big one for the experienced surfers, and Monday morning, 7th September is the best bet for a cleaner, more manageable session that everyone can enjoy. Everything else is a bit of a gamble or a flat-out wait.

Rusty out.

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