Jardim Atlantico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Jardim Atlantico over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. Real slow.

We’re looking at a frustrating gap right off the bat. From the 10th of July right through to the morning of the 20th, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, or both. A few mornings pop up as “surfable” but ordinary, with ankle to knee-high dribble and cross-off breezes that just can’t save it. The wave energy is weak, barely cracking triple digits (119 to 186) at best. The water’s sitting at a warm 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Monday the 20th of July. We’ve got some rain showers passing through, but it goes completely glassy – dead calm, zero wind. That’s a massive positive. The swell bumps up to a clean 4 ft from the E with a short period of 7 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 302 – moderate energy, which gives it some punch for the size. It won’t be a classic groundswell, but with the surface looking like a mirror, it’ll be the best looking wave we’ve seen in over a week. This is for beginners and intermediates, but the glassy morning will make it fun.

Following that, Tuesday the 21st of July morning is another standout. Again, we’ve got glass-like conditions with a light SW breeze at 3 mph and a clean 4 ft from the E. The period stretches a little to 8 seconds and energy holds strong at 277. It’s consistent, clean, and right in that sweet spot for a mellow, user-friendly wave. This could be the pick of the bunch, honestly. Jardim Atlantico is a beginner-friendly spot, normally exposed to swell from the ESE, and while the direction isn’t perfect, the clean conditions will make it rideable and enjoyable.

Later in the week, the mornings of the 22nd, 23rd, and 25th also see periods of flat glass or light offshore winds, but the swell drops off a touch in size or energy. The 23rd morning looks alright – again 4 ft and glass – but nothing that beats that Monday-Tuesday combo.

Overall, the standout is the Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st of July mornings. Don’t bother with the rest. Those two mornings will be the only moments where everything clicks into place. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, and with conditions that good, expect company.

Rusty.

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