Jardim Atlantico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the local stretch for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a quiet spell we're in. The swell energy is low, mostly in the 100-200 range, which is pretty weak. Water temperature is sitting at 79°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it's running a touch warmer than usual for this time of year at Jardim Atlantico.

We're looking at a long gap here. The first few days are just a write-off with poor conditions and cross-onshore winds messing things up. You won't find anything worth paddling out for until Friday morning, 14 August. That morning, the wind goes glassy with a light northerly, and we've got a tiny 3 ft swell from the east at 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 100, so it's weak, but at least it's clean. It's surfable, just very ordinary.

Saturday the 15th is a no-go with cross-onshore winds, and the same goes for most of the following week. The swells are small and the winds are just not cooperating. Sunday the 16th morning has a glimmer of hope with a 3 ft east swell at 12 seconds, giving a bit more energy (223), but it's onshore and still marginal. Not a standout.

We then hit another dry spell until Wednesday the 19th of August. That morning, the wind goes glassy again with a light westerly, offering a clean 3 ft swell from the east-southeast at 8 seconds. The energy is 168, still weak, but it's the cleanest option we've seen. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The following Thursday the 20th morning is also marginal with a 4 ft east swell, but the wind is light cross-onshore.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is really the early morning glass-off sessions. The best bet for a clean wave is Friday the 14th of August at Jardim Atlantico. It's a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and that 3 ft swell from the east with glassy conditions will be the most fun you'll have. The crowds are possible sometimes, but with this small swell, it should be quiet. After that, the next best is Wednesday the 19th of August morning for the same reason – clean conditions on a small wave.

The second week is a bit of a blur of small, choppy surf. There's a long-period swell on the 26th afternoon, 1 ft from the south-southeast at 16 seconds, but it's tiny and cross-onshore. Not worth a look. The 27th morning has another glassy window with a 3 ft east swell, but again, it's very ordinary.

So, to sum it up: don't hold your breath. The first real chance is Friday the 14th morning. If you miss that, wait for the 19th morning. Everything else is a waste of time. Keep your eyes peeled, but forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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