Itajuba Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.78° S 48.59° W

Itajuba Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Itajuba Reef sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.1° 

Itajuba Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Itajuba Reef surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itajuba Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Itajuba Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Itajuba Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itajuba Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
23
Friday
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Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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ENE
8
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8
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ENE
8
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ENE
8
1
E
8
1
E
9
1.5
SSE
7
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
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9
0.9
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9
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9
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9
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S
8
0.9
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8
0.9
SE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
127
140
137
131
151
192
174
208
236
235
141
132
186
170
173
100
107
121
96
99
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
NE
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
NE
10
WSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
0
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10
WNW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
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5
WNW
10
NW
20
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:07PM0.72m
8:02AM0.74m
3:06PM0.58m
8:11PM0.68m
9:55AM0.74m
9:44PM0.67m
11:32AM0.80m
11:07PM0.71m
12:27PM0.89m
00:04AM0.78m
1:07PM0.97m
00:47AM0.86m
1:41PM1.03m
1:23AM0.93m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.46m
11:54PM0.43m
12:28PM0.56m
1:48AM0.45m
5:50PM0.55m
5:13AM0.37m
6:41PM0.50m
6:05AM0.29m
7:16PM0.45m
6:44AM0.21m
7:43PM0.41m
7:18AM0.14m
8:05PM0.39m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
26
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21
15
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22
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Information about the Itajuba Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Itajuba Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Itajuba Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Itajuba Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Itajuba Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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