Azarujinha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle, with almost nothing worth getting excited about. We've got a long, dry spell of tiny, weak surf, and it's not until the very end of the first week that we even see a pulse of energy, and even then, it's not great.

Let's walk through it. Starting Thursday the 23rd of July, we're looking at tiny 1.0ft to 1ft waves from the WNW with a weak 9-second period. The combined energy is pitiful, sitting at just 27. Wind is a cross-offshore from the NW, so it's clean, but there's just nothing to ride. This flat, pathetic state drags on through Friday the 24th and into the weekend. By Saturday the 25th, the swell bumps up a bit to 5ft-6ft from the NW, but the period is a short, crumbly 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 241 (moderate). The wind is a stiff cross-offshore, so it's not going to be pretty – messy, bumpy, and just not worth the effort. Sunday the 26th is a write-off, with the swell dropping right back to almost nothing.

The whole first week is a total bust. The only break we have to look at is Azarujinha (reef). It's a fairly consistent spot, and it's exposed to the SW, which is the optimum swell direction, but we're not getting that from the forecast. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The only glimmer of anything happens on Saturday the 1st of August. We get a little bump from the WNW with a 3ft-3ft swell and a 10-second period, giving us a combined energy of 231 (moderate). The wind is a moderate offshore from the N in the morning, switching to a cross-off in the afternoon. It's described as "surfable but very ordinary," and honestly, with the score being a 1, that's about all it is. It's a small, weak window. If you're desperate for a paddle, this is your best bet, but keep your expectations on the floor. This spot can get crowded "often," so you might have some company for the tiny waves.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. From Sunday the 2nd through to the end of the outlook on Friday the 7th of August, we're back to tiny 1ft-2ft waves with combined energy often below 100. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but there's just no power. It's a long, flat run.

So, to sum it up: there is no standout session. The best on offer is a very ordinary, small window on Saturday the 1st of August. The rest of the time, it's a flat, clean, but frustratingly small spell. Don't bother waxing up for anything else.

Rusty

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