Guarda do Embau Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.91° S 48.58° W

Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guarda do Embau sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.9° 

Guarda do Embau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,757 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guarda do Embau this week:

The surf forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Guarda do Embau in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some solid swell windows but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. It's not going to be completely flat, but we'll have to pick our moments. The water's sitting at about 67°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – nothing freaky there.

We start off with a bit of a dud. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are looking pretty poor. We've got some small, short-period swell with cross-shore winds messing it up. There's just no energy in the water, the combined swell energy is only around 124-126, and it's just not worth paddling out for the slop. Best to sit this one out.

Now, Saturday the 8th brings a real change. That SSE swell arrives with a proper 14-second period, and the energy jumps right up to 1463. It's a bit of a bigger, more powerful groundswell, with 7ft on offer. The wind is light and cross-off, which should keep things clean. It's a bit tricky, though, and the tide might play games with us. It's not perfect, but it's the first real sign of life.

That swell sticks around for Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th. Sunday sees it bump up to 7ft with a shorter 8-second period, but it's cross-shore and a bit chopped. The energy is strong, hitting 2090, but it's not pretty. Monday, the 10th, looks better. The swell is still around 7ft, the period stretches back out to 12 seconds, and the wind swings to a light cross-off, leaving the surf clean. The energy is pumping at 2180-2263. This is a better day for the more experienced lot, as it's pushing past the 5ft mark.

Guarda do Embau is the spot, a river mouth that can handle this size and direction. The SSW swell direction is grinding in nicely here.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th could be the ones to circle. Tuesday morning is still okay, but the afternoon turns glassy with the wind dropping to nothing. We've got 6ft of that long-period SSE swell (13 seconds) and it's going to be clean. The energy is still moderate-strong at 935. Wednesday the 12th looks similar – clean conditions, that 6ft swell rolling through with a 12-second period. These are the days where it could be really fun, especially if you can find a peak that handles the long-period swell properly.

Thursday the 13th is a bit of a letdown. The morning has clean 5ft waves, but the afternoon brings in a lumpy 8ft with a shorter period and cross-onshore wind. That's a big jump and it might just be a washing machine. Friday the 14th sees the swell drop a touch, but the wind turns straight onshore and it's going to be blown out. The vibe is off.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a write-off. The wind is up and the swell is junky. Don't get too excited about it. It's the kind of weekend where you'd rather be doing something else.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. We've got a long-range promise for the middle of the next week. The 18th and 19th of August are looking like proper standouts. The swell is back up to 8-8ft, and while the period is a bit shorter at 9 seconds, the wind is forecast to be super light, even glassy at times. The energy is strong, around 826-930. It's not the cleanest period, but the calm conditions are a massive plus. This could be the best surf of the whole window. The only caveat is this is a week and a half out, so we don't lock it in yet. But it's promising.

After that, the energy starts to fade into the 20th and 21st, with smaller, weaker swell and less consistent conditions. It's a slow fade-out. Thursday the 20th might have a clean 4ft if you're desperate, but the magic will have gone.

So, keep an eye on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th for some clean, mid-period fun. But if you can wait, the 18th and 19th look like the true highlight – promising if the forecast holds.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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113
98
336
716
1379
1284
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1148
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:49PM0.41m
12:18PM0.66m
00:27AM0.42m
1:03PM0.75m
00:42AM0.45m
1:43PM0.81m
00:39AM0.49m
2:19PM0.83m
00:41AM0.55m
2:47PM0.81m
00:59AM0.63m
3:02PM0.76m
1:25AM0.70m
Low Tide
3:56PM0.36m
9:30PM0.37m
3:48AM0.28m
5:46PM0.34m
5:03AM0.19m
6:53PM0.31m
6:02AM0.10m
7:33PM0.30m
6:52AM0.01m
8:05PM0.31m
7:36AM-0.05m
8:33PM0.34m
8:17AM-0.08m
8:57PM0.36m
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Information about the Guarda do Embau Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Guarda do Embau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Guarda do Embau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guarda do Embau surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Guarda do Embau) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Guarda do Embau may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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