Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to get through. There’s nothing worth paddling out for on Monday (July 13th), with weak, cross-on junk and water that’s sitting 3° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so be ready for a proper chill if you’re suiting up later on.

Things finally turn the corner early Tuesday morning (July 14th). Guarda do Embau (river mouth) wakes up with a clean 6ft SE groundswell, a 10-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (592) and that offshore NW breeze will have the waves looking tidy. It’s a standout for the week – consistent, clean, and a great option for beginners with that manageable size.

Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday see the swell hang in, but the wind goes a bit funky – cross and then cross-off from the north. Still rideable, but not as crisp as that Tuesday morning glass. By Thursday (July 16th), the swell drops right back under 3ft, and the energy fades, so we’re looking at a few days of marginal, small surf.

Friday morning (July 17th) sees a pulse of NE swell at 6ft but with a short 8-second period and a cross-off wind. It’s clean but a bit jumbled. Saturday morning (July 18th) pushes up to 7ft from the NE, and the energy climbs into strong territory (1048), but again, that short period means it won’t have much punch. Alright for a paddle, but not a standout.

Sunday (July 19th) brings a nice little surprise: light rain, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon with a clean 5ft ENE swell. That’s a sweet window for a quiet session. The following week is where it gets interesting.

Tuesday morning (July 22nd) – that’s a big one. A 10ft S swell hits with a 10-second period and massive energy (2645), but the file says it’s too big for this break. Wednesday afternoon (July 22nd) though, that’s the real standout: 8ft S groundswell, a longer 11-second period, glassy conditions, and excellent surf for experienced surfers. The energy is very strong (2314). That’s a session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

After that, the second week serves up a run of solid, consistent swell. Thursday (July 23rd) morning drops to a clean 6ft SSE groundswell with a nice 12-second period – long lines, good for the river mouth setup. Friday (July 24th) morning brings another 8ft E swell with offshore wind and strong energy (1543), excellent for experts. Saturday (July 25th) and Sunday (July 26th) both have 8ft ENE swells with light offshore winds and very strong energy (1700+). These are all for the experienced crew – big, powerful, and clean.

Monday morning (July 27th) is more of the same, but Tuesday afternoon (July 28th) winds up the period with 8ft ENE swell, a 10-second period, and very strong energy (1932). The cross-shore wind will chop it up a bit, but there’s plenty of push.

Overall, the first week is a slow burn with one killer morning on Tuesday (14th) for beginners and intermediates. The second week is stacked with big, clean swell for experts only. Don’t sleep on that Wednesday afternoon (22nd) – that’s the one.

Rusty.

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