Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Guarda do Embau.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a quiet spell. The first week or so is pretty flat with poor conditions. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

For the first few days, from Friday the 31st right through to the start of next week, it's a real struggle. Tiny swell, mostly cross-shore winds, and the energy is weak. There's a window on Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, where we see a bit of a clean-up. A light cross-offshore breeze from the SW and a 2.9ft SSE swell with a period of 10 seconds sets up a clean morning. The combined energy is moderate (291). It's not a standout, but it's the best of a bad bunch in the first week.

The next decent window pops up on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning has glassy conditions with a light NNW wind, and a 3.3ft ENE swell. The energy is moderate again (293). It's surfable, but don't expect anything world-class.

Now, hold on to your boards because the real action is way out there. On Thursday the 13th of August, we see a big jump in energy. The morning offers a 2.0ft SSE swell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and light offshore winds from the SW. The combined energy starts to climb (321), and it's clean. This is a long-period groundswell, so it's going to offer some proper shape, but at a beach break like Guarda, it might be a bit too straight. Still, it's a promising sign.

The big one, and I mean *big*, is on Friday the 14th of August. The morning will see a 10.0ft swell from the S at 10 seconds, but the combined energy is already massive (2503). The winds are light, but that swell is too big for this spot. The afternoon, however, is the true standout. We're looking at a 8.2ft S swell with a 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy! The combined energy is enormous (2947). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only. The swell is over 8ft, so this is not for the faint of heart or beginners. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Then on Saturday the 15th, it gets even more massive, but it's all onshore wind and the swell is 13.1ft, so it's a write-off for Guarda. Perfect for the pro's, but for the rest of us, it's a miss.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud with a few clean mornings. The real highlight is the afternoon of Friday the 14th of August. Glassy, 8.2ft S groundswell, perfect for the experienced crew. Get it while it's good.

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