Surf Forecasts:
Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guarda do Embau in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the surf at Guarda do Embau for the next couple of weeks.
It’s going to be a slow start, with a couple of days of poor conditions before anything really fires. You’ll be waiting about two days for a decent wave.
The first real chance comes on Friday morning, July 17th. We’re looking at a 1.8m swell from the NE, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the wave energy is moderate (745). Saturday morning, July 18th, brings a bigger 2.1m NE swell, which might be a bit much for beginners. The energy is strong (1057), and the wind stays clean. It’s a solid push, but the short period keeps it a little messy.
The absolute best bet of the first week is Sunday morning, July 19th. A solid 2.0m NE swell, still with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the North. The wave energy is a strong 840. The forecast is calling for very good surf. This is a very consistent break, so you’ll find waves, but expect crowds, especially on a weekend morning.
Monday and Tuesday mornings offer a drop in size, with clean, smaller waves around 1.3-1.4m from the ENE. The energy is weak to moderate (255-288), but the light winds will be good for a longer board.
Looking further ahead, keep Friday, July 31st on your radar. Friday morning shows a 2.2m SSW swell with a 9-second period and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (1247). Friday afternoon bumps up to 2.5m from the S with an 11-second period and a massive 2635 wave energy. At over 2.5m, this is only for experts. The afternoon wind turns cross-shore, so the morning is the time to be in the water. This is a long-range forecast, so it’s promising but not set in stone.
Water temperature is a chilly 60.4°F, which is a whopping 5.4°F colder than usual. You’ll want a thick wetsuit, boots, and maybe a hood.
So, it’s a slow start, but there are some good windows. Sunday morning, July 19th, and Friday morning, July 31st, are the sessions to aim for.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 188 | 416 | 300 | 574 | 589 | 596 | 623 | 494 | 285 | 347 | 519 | 307 | 459 | 256 | 216 | 160 | 122 | 146 | 199 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:38AM0.72m | 4:11PM0.60m | 3:15AM0.73m | 4:27PM0.56m | 9:16PM0.43m | 3:55AM0.71m | 4:49PM0.55m | 4:39AM0.66m | 5:14PM0.53m | 5:30AM0.59m | 5:44PM0.52m | 11:26PM0.35m | 6:39AM0.52m | 6:22PM0.49m | |||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.46m | 10:35AM0.03m | 10:48PM0.45m | 11:12AM0.11m | 8:49PM0.43m | 11:48AM0.20m | 9:02PM0.38m | 12:28PM0.29m | 9:45PM0.35m | 1:28PM0.37m | 10:47PM0.35m | 10:04AM0.46m | 3:00PM0.43m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 15 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 92 | 267 | 40 | 331 | 361 | 381 | 360 | 315 | 17 | 347 | 287 | 10 | 277 | 256 | 216 | 160 | 122 | 125 | 199 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | E 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 68 | 26 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 17 | — | 11 | 11 | — | 9 | 18 | 29 | 24 | 82 | 146 | 137 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 18 | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 13 | SSE 16 | SE 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SSW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 26 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 23 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | N 4 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 188 | 416 | 300 | 574 | 589 | 596 | 623 | 494 | 285 | 40 | 519 | 307 | 459 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 27 | 38 | 22 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 202 | 46 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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