Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your local stretch. Right now, we’re in a bit of a wait, but there’s some serious promise on the horizon. The first real session worth paddling out for doesn’t hit until Saturday morning, July 11, with clean, lined-up waves shaping up.

Let’s start with what you’re looking at. The water’s running a frigid 60.3°F, which is over 5.4°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s properly unusual, so you’ll be wanting a good steamer. The first standout is Guarda do Embau – a river wave that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t let that fool you; when it’s good, it’s a blast for everyone. The best of the best arrives on Sunday morning, July 12. We’ve got a clean 4.3ft swell rolling in from the ESE with a 12-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SW at just 6.2 mph. The combined swell energy is pumping at a hefty 1057 (moderate to strong energy) – that’s a lot of push for a river mouth. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but if you’re not confident, that power might be a handful.

Friday morning, July 10, kicks things off with glassy conditions – 3ft from the ESE, 12-second period, and absolutely no wind. Combined energy is a weak 308, so it’s small but clean. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, turning it marginal. It’s a quiet start.

Saturday, July 11, is where it wakes up. Both morning and afternoon offer clean 4.3ft waves from the ESE, 13-second period, with a cross-off wind from the north at 9.3 mph. Energy readings of 624 and 534 (moderate) mean solid, pushy waves that’ll have you smiling. The long period (13 seconds) suggests nice, lined-up groundswell – perfect for the river break here, as it won’t close out too straight.

Sunday morning, July 12, is the real gem – the one I’d circle in red. That 4.3ft ESE swell at 12 seconds, with a light cross-off from the SW, is pure magic. Energy hits 1057, making it the standout of the whole forecast. It’s dialled for experienced surfers, but if you’re intermediate and feeling brave, go for it. The afternoon turns ugly – a 5.9ft S swell at a short 8 seconds, with a fresh cross-shore hitting 18.6 mph. That’s poor, lumpy chop. Forget it.

Monday, July 13, is messy. The morning’s 5.9ft S swell at 8 seconds has a cross breeze, and it’s marginal. The afternoon drops to 3ft SE with a cross-on wind – poor. Skip it.

Tuesday morning, July 14, brings another decent window. Clean 6.2ft from the SE at 10 seconds, with a light cross-off from the NNW at 3.1 mph. Energy’s 755 (moderate), so it’s got some punch. The afternoon goes cross-shore and marginal with the wind picking up.

Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, are frustrating – clean morning conditions but only marginal scores, with the afternoons turning into a cross-shore mess. The swell hangs around 4.3ft to 5.2ft from the ESE, but the wind just doesn’t co-operate.

Friday morning, July 17, is a beautiful surprise. Glassy conditions again – 5.2ft from the NE at a short 8-second period, with no wind. Energy is 711 (moderate), and it’s clean as a whistle. The short period means it’ll be a bit softer, but for a river wave, that can still be fun. The afternoon goes marginal.

The second week, from July 18 to July 24, is a mixed bag. Saturday morning, July 18, is clean with 5.2ft NE, 8-second period, but the energy is lower at 669. The next few days have similar 4.9ft to 5.6ft NE swells, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-shore, keeping things marginal.

Then, on Tuesday morning, July 21, we get a clean little window – 3.6ft from the ENE, 8 seconds, with a light cross-off from the north. Energy is a weak 279, but it’s clean and glassy. A good option for a longboard or a fun small-wave session.

Finally, Wednesday morning, July 22, looks interesting – a solid 7.2ft from the SSE at a short 7 seconds, with a cross-off from the SW at 6.2 mph. Energy is 948 (moderate to strong). That’s a lot of water moving, but the short period (7 seconds) means it’ll be a bit jumbled. For a river break, it could be a bit of a washing machine. Better for experienced surfers who can handle the power. The afternoon gets a cross breeze and hits 7.5ft, which is expert-only territory.

The rest of the week fades into smaller, mixed-up swell and on

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