Jardim Atlantico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a waiting game around here at the moment. The surf is small and the wind is all over the shop, so we’re not looking at any kind of hero session right off the bat. The swell energy is pretty weak, mostly sitting in the low to mid hundreds, so don’t get too fired up just yet.

Looking at the start of the window, Monday afternoon is messy. We've got a 3.6ft swell from the east, but it’s cross-on and the energy is only at 138. It’s not going to be pretty. We’ll have to be patient.

Tuesday morning is still a struggle. Slightly bigger at 4.3ft, but the onshore/cross-on wind and rain showers aren't doing us any favors. The energy picks up a bit to 213, but it’s still a marginal call. Not worth rushing out for.

Now, Wednesday morning is where we finally see a little light. The wind drops out to glassy, which is a huge plus. The swell is 3.6ft from the east with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate at 217, and the call is for good conditions. This is the standout of the early week. If you can only get in once, this is the time. The break itself, Jardim Atlantico, is a beginner-friendly spot, so the smaller size is a plus. Keep in mind, the crowd factor can be there sometimes, so it might not be empty.

The rest of Wednesday goes downhill again with the cross-on wind returning, and Thursday and Friday are pretty poor. The swell drops a bit, and we’ve got cross-shore and cross-on winds making things choppy and bumpy. The energy falls back to under 160. Not worth the effort.

The weekend is more of the same. Tropical storms threaten on Saturday, and we’re looking at onshore winds and a messy 3.6ft. The energy gets to 220 on Saturday morning, but it’s basically unsurfable. Sunday is smaller again, with a drop in energy back to the 90s. We're in a bit of a hole here.

Early next week, Monday the 10th is poor, and Tuesday is equally nothing to write home about. We’re stuck in this pattern of small, weak swells and junk winds. There’s a day-long gap here where it’s just not good enough to recommend.

The next real glimmer shows up on Wednesday the 12th. We get a bit more size, 3.9ft from the ESE, and the energy jumps to 218. But the morning has rain showers and a cross-shore wind, so it’s still on the fence. It is a bit more promising than the days around it, but it's not a green light.

Thursday the 13th morning is interesting. Still small at 3ft, but the wind goes cross-off and it’s clean. The energy is 129, so it’s not powerful, but it might be one of those rare, clean little sessions. It’s surfable and ordinary, but the clean conditions could make it fun for a log.

Friday the 14th, the wind goes glassy again in the morning. The swell is down to 2.6ft, but the clean conditions will have the longboard crew out. It's not big, but it could be the most fun you'll have if you're not chasing size.

From there, it’s a slow fade. The 15th and 16th are poor, with the swell dropping to 1.6ft at one point. The energy is in the double digits. The 17th is more of the same, and then we get a last little blip on Tuesday the 18th. It’s only 3.3ft from the ENE, but the morning is glassy with no wind. The energy is 135, which is weak, but again, a clean, small day is better than a bigger, blown-out one.

So, what’s the call? The standout is clearly Wednesday morning, the 5th. It’s got the best combo of clean wind and moderate energy. It’s not big, but it will be the best surf of the week. The second pick would be Friday the 14th morning or Tuesday the 18th morning for a clean, small-wave glide, especially if you're a beginner or on a log.

It’s not going to be a week of barrels, but if you pick your windows, you’ll find a few clean ones. The water is 78.8°, which is about average for the time of year, so the 1.8° anomaly isn't a big deal. There’s a lot of small, junky surf to sift through, so keep your expectations in check.

Later.

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