Surf Forecasts:
Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with 682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.6m and 8s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about Guarda do Embau in feet and degrees.
Right now, the first few days are a bit of a slow burner. From Thursday the 23rd through the end of July, the swell is small and inconsistent – mostly short-period windswell with mixed winds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (96 to 485), and even the glassy Saturday morning on the 25th only gives us 3ft from the SE, turning cross-onshore later. The water is 64°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The real standout comes on Monday the 3rd of August. Look for a clean 3ft S swell with a 10-second period and light offshore winds from the NW. The energy is building (342), and that S direction is exactly what the river mouth at Guarda do Embau likes. The morning is the pick. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft SSE swell at 11 seconds – a proper groundswell that will wrap in with some nice shape.
If you want more size, Friday the 7th of August is the one to watch. We're talking 5-6ft of SE swell at 9 seconds, with the combined energy hitting a strong 613. The wind is offshore from the N in the morning, keeping it clean. That's a fun size for the area – not too big for most, but with enough power to get some good waves. Expect the crowds to be there with conditions like that.
The week between the 28th of July and the 2nd of August is mostly small and ordinary, with only a few glassy mornings offering knee-to-waist high rollers. The real action is on the 3rd and the 7th. The 7th is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 125 | 372 | 380 | 331 | 302 | 338 | 306 | 328 | 286 | 192 | 130 | 86 | 110 | 104 | 67 | 62 | 43 | 43 | 55 | 48 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:23PM0.53m | 7:29PM0.46m | 12:44PM0.60m | 10:32PM0.46m | 1:06PM0.65m | 11:42PM0.51m | 1:28PM0.70m | 00:20AM0.56m | 1:51PM0.73m | 00:51AM0.62m | 2:14PM0.74m | 1:20AM0.68m | 2:36PM0.75m | 1:49AM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:48PM0.43m | 4:31AM0.24m | 6:10PM0.40m | 5:33AM0.18m | 6:55PM0.36m | 6:23AM0.12m | 7:27PM0.33m | 7:04AM0.07m | 7:55PM0.31m | 7:42AM0.02m | 8:22PM0.30m | 8:17AM-0.01m | 8:48PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | S 10 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 125 | 78 | 380 | 331 | 302 | 338 | 306 | 328 | 243 | 162 | 120 | 86 | 88 | 84 | 67 | 62 | 39 | 40 | 27 | 48 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 11 | ESE 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 84 | — | 54 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 32 | 125 | 286 | 192 | 130 | 56 | 110 | 104 | 67 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 55 | 29 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 41 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 29 | 29 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 6 | SSW 2 |
| kJ | — | 372 | 324 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 34 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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