Itajuba Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a quiet start coming up, with no real surf to speak of for the first couple of days. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning the 22nd.

We’ve got a bit of a waiting game here. The first few days are pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 21st is a write-off – tiny 3ft swell from the ENE with a weak 8 second period, and a cross-off wind that just doesn’t line up. The energy is weak, sitting at only 137 (combined energy). Not worth paddling out. Wednesday morning the 22nd brings a glimmer of hope. Itajuba Reef is looking at a 3ft ENE swell, still 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive. The water is a cool 65°, which is about average for this time of year. The break can get crowded sometimes, so if you’re keen for a sneaky session, aim for the early glass.

Thursday the 23rd sees a jump in size, with a 5ft SSE swell hitting in the morning, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. The wind is a strong 25 km/h cross-off, which cleans it up, but it’s messy. This is a reef setup, so it can handle some wind, but the energy is moderate at 284. It’s a bit of a gamble. The afternoon drops to 4ft and the wind goes cross-shore, making it choppy.

The best window in the first week looks like Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. Saturday afternoon sees a clean 4ft swell from the SE with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SW. The energy bumps up to 235, and it’s feeling proper. Sunday morning the 26th is the standout for this period. The swell is 4ft from the S, with an 8-second period, but the wind is pure offshore from the WSW at only 10 km/h. The energy is up to 355, which is solid moderate. That’s the call for the first week – clean, offshore, and a decent little push. It’s a reef, so that offshore wind will be a dream.

After that, the surf dips back down. From Monday the 27th into the end of July, it’s small and inconsistent, with swells under 3ft and weak energy. The 29th and 30th are particularly flat, with the energy dropping below 100. There’s a real lull here.

The second week sees a bit of a pulse coming back. Saturday the 1st of August has a 5ft easterly swell, but it’s a 7-second period, and it’s looking messy. The real return to form looks like Sunday the 2nd of August. Sunday morning has a clean 4ft from the E, 8 seconds, with a light cross-off. The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions with a 4ft swell. The energy is a healthy 200. That’s the long-range highlight. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s promising.

For the absolute best on offer, I’m calling Sunday morning July 26th as the top pick in the first week. Clean, offshore, and a solid 4ft. And for the second week, Sunday morning August 2nd is the one to circle. The wind is light, the swell is there, and the reef will be working.

Rusty out.

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