Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us at Guarda do Embau.

The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a real standout window coming up late in the period that’s got my heart racing. There’s a gap of a few days at the beginning with no real recommendations, so we’ll be waiting for the ocean to wake up.

We kick off on Sunday the 19th with a clean 6ft NE swell, but it’s a bit of a tease. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit. The energy is moderate (678), but the winds are a bit annoying, and the forecast is marginal. Monday the 20th morning is looking better, with a clean 6ft NE swell and offshore NW winds at only 3 mph. The energy is up a notch (761), and it’s expected to be very good. That’s a solid session if you can get out. Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore, so go early.

Tuesday the 21st through Wednesday the 22nd sees the swell drop to around 4ft from the ENE/E. The winds are light and glassy for Tuesday morning, which is a dream for a river mouth. The wave energy is weak to moderate (241-229), so it’s not pumping, but it’ll be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly longboard.

Now, Thursday the 23rd of July is a big one. We’ve got a 10ft S swell rolling in, and the combined energy is massive (2629). That’s a lot of power. However, the wind is a strong cross-shore, and the forecast itself says this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. At over 8ft, this is expert territory only, and it’s going to be a washing machine. The energy drops through the afternoon, but it’s still a beast. The rest of the week into the weekend is a mixed bag of smaller, shorter-period swell and onshore winds, not worth getting too excited about.

The real standouts, the ones you want to circle on your calendar, arrive on the 1st and 2nd of August. Saturday morning the 1st kicks off with a 3ft SE groundswell with a very long 14-second period. The energy is strong (638), and the wind is a light offshore. It’s going to be clean. But Saturday afternoon? That’s the winner. We’ve got a 6ft SE swell with a 13-second period, absolutely glassy conditions with no wind, and the energy is pumping (1108). The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is a long-period groundswell, so it will be wrapping nicely around the point and river mouth, with long, clean lines. Sunday morning the 2nd is a very close second: 5ft SE swell, 13-second period, glassy, and even more energy (1152). These two days are the best on offer – clean, powerful, and perfect for a good surfer.

Crowds are a possibility at Guarda do Embau, especially on those standout days, but with that quality, it’s worth the paddle. The rest of the second week fades out with smaller, shorter-period swell and more onshore flow.

Stay stoked, and see you out there.

Rusty

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