Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for our stretch of coast.

Overall, we're in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. There's some decent energy on the horizon, but we've got to sit through a fair bit of mediocrity and wind to get to the good stuff. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

The first real chance for a surf kicks off on Friday, August 28th, but it's not much to write home about. We're looking at a 7ft NE swell with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a cross-off from the north at 12 mph. The wave energy is moderate (925), but it's a messy, marginal setup that's more for the keen than the clean.

The weekend is flat and uninspiring. Saturday and Sunday see the swell drop right off, with small, weak waves and poor winds. Sunday morning, the 30th, does go glassy, but the swell is a tiny 4ft from the east with an 8-second period and very low energy (198). It's surfable, but only just.

Things get a bit more interesting on Tuesday, September 1st, but for the wrong reasons. A 8ft S swell rolls in with a 10-second period, hitting the beach with a fresh 19 mph south wind. The energy is strong (1396), but that wind is going to make a total mess of it. Honestly, with that much wind and a solid beach break setup, this looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Wednesday, September 2nd. A 7ft SSE swell with a 10-second period is still solid, but the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-shore from the SSW. The energy is strong (1154), and the conditions will be much cleaner. This is a solid shout for the experienced guys, but it's still a bit too big for beginners.

Now, if you can hold out, the standout window is Friday, September 11th. The morning session is looking like the best of the whole run. We've got a 6ft S swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light north cross-off at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (1149), and the conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is still a bit punchy for the groms, but for anyone else, this is the one to circle.

The days leading up to it are a write-off, and the days after see the swell ease back, but they stay relatively clean with a light cross-off wind. The 12th of September, for instance, offers a smaller, cleaner 4ft SSE swell.

So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is mostly a waiting game. The best bet by a long shot is the morning of Friday, September 11th at Guarda do Embau (river). The swell direction is from the south, which isn't the ideal SE, but the clean conditions and solid energy make it the clear winner. Get on it.

Rusty.

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