Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Guarda do Embau for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but there’s a bit of a wait for the really good stuff. The first couple of days are a write-off with messy, choppy conditions, but don’t lose hope. The water is sitting at 67° – that’s pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout is shaping up for Tuesday morning (11 August). That’s the session to circle. We’ve got a 7 ft SSE swell on a solid 12-second period pushing in, and the wind is going to be glassy. I’m talking dead flat, no ripples, perfect conditions. The wave energy is pumping at 1158 (moderate energy), so you’ll feel some push. This is a river mouth setup, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s on the bigger side – over 5 ft – so it’s not for the complete beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is as good as it gets. This break is very consistent, so you won’t be sitting around waiting forever.

Wednesday morning (12 August) is also a beauty. The swell drops just a touch to 6 ft from the SSE, still 12-second period, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the north. It’s going to be clean and lined up. The energy is still healthy at 923 (moderate). Not quite as punchy as Tuesday, but a very solid option.

The following week gets a bit more mixed. Friday morning (14 August) sees the swell drop to 5 ft, but with clean cross-off winds and a 13-second period, there will be some fun, racier waves. The energy is lower at 784, so it’s a mellower session but still worthwhile.

Then we hit a bit of a lull over the weekend (15-16 August) with smaller swell down to 3 ft. The winds are clean, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s doable, but it’s not the main event.

Now, look ahead to Wednesday morning (19 August) – that’s another one to watch. We’ve got a 7 ft SSE swell rolling in, 11-second period, and the wind is going glassy again. The energy is right back up to 1069 (moderate). This is a bigger, more powerful wave – over 7 ft – so this is strictly for the experienced crew. If you’ve got the skills, this could be a ripper. The crowds here can be a factor sometimes, so get out early.

After that, the swell fades and the winds get messy for the rest of the period. The last week of August is looking pretty quiet with small, onshore junk. There’s a stretch from the 22nd to the 25th where the conditions are poor, and the swell is tiny and short-period. Not much to get excited about there.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning (11 August) is the absolute pick of the bunch. Big, clean, glassy SSE swell. Wednesday morning (19 August) is the second standout for the experienced surfers. The rest is a mix of fun days and flat spells.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

Read more