Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the only game in town for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so we’re looking at just one spot here: Guarda do Embau. It’s a river mouth setup, and it’s pretty exposed, so it’ll catch a lot of what’s out there. The first thing you notice is the water temp is sitting right on 66°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a few days of small, short-period windswell coming in from the east and southeast, nothing to get excited about. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross or cross-off, but the wave quality is just ordinary. The energy is weak to moderate (274) and the swell is just messy. You’ll be scratching your head more than riding waves.

Then we get into an interesting but dangerous period. On Wednesday, September 2nd , the swell jumps up big time. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the south, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is pumping hard (3742). The wind is clean and offshore in the morning, which would be a dream, but that wave height is just too big for this river break. It’s a beginner spot, and 12 ft is expert-only territory. This one is for the big-wave chargers only, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. Not a paddle-surfing day for 99% of us.

The big swell keeps rolling through the start of the following week. Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th are seeing massive 12 ft south swells, with the period on Monday stretching out to a very long 16 seconds. That’s some serious groundswell energy (5615). For a river mouth, a long-period swell like that can be a bit tricky, but the power is undeniable. Again, this is for the experts only. The wind is light on Monday morning, but the sheer size is the main event.

The real standout, the one to circle in your calendar, is Tuesday, September 8th. The swell has dropped to a still-chunky 8 ft from the SSE, with a long 13-second period. The energy is still strong (1901), but the key is the wind. We’ve got a clean, cross-off breeze from the north. That’s the magic combination for a spot like this. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that’s because it is. Don’t be a hero if you’re a beginner, but for the competent crew, this is the best session on offer. The waves will have real power, long lines, and clean faces.

After that, the swell fades through the rest of the second week. We get some smaller, more manageable waves. Saturday, September 12th afternoon looks promising with a 6 ft east swell and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (578) and with zero wind, it’ll be a fun, clean session for everyone. Overall, it’s a slow start, a massive, dangerous middle, and then a couple of good windows for the patient surfer.

Rusty.

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