Jardim Atlantico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Jardim Atlantico over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a pretty slow start. We've got weak, short-period easterly swell washing in, but the wind is all wrong – cross-onshore or onshore, killing any chance of clean waves. The water's sitting at 79°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it's a touch on the warm side, but nothing to write home about.

The first real sign of life shows up on Sunday morning, 2nd August. It's still tiny at 3 ft, but the wind goes glassy, and the combined energy climbs to 142 – still weak, but it's a start. You'll find some small, clean waves if you're desperate. Monday morning, 3rd August, is the first true standout. We get a glassy 4 ft easterly swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy jumps to 272. It's not huge, but the conditions are good, and the swell is consistent. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is your best window for a clean, fun session.

After that, the wind turns messy again. We get a few more mornings with glassy conditions – Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th – but the swell is small and the energy stays low. It's surfable, but nothing special.

Then we hit a long, flat stretch. From Friday 7th August all the way through to Thursday 13th August, every report is "poor surf conditions." The wind is constantly cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and short-period. It's a real dry spell, almost a full week of nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, things get interesting again towards the end of the forecast. On Friday morning, 14th August, we see a proper long-period groundswell arrive – 4 ft from the east with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 623, which is a moderate surge. The wind is light cross-shore, which is a big plus. That long period will mean well-shaped, powerful waves, but it might make the beach break here a bit close-outy. Still, for the more experienced crew, this is a promising window. Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th keep that longer-period swell (12 seconds) with moderate energy, but the wind is more cross-onshore, so it's a bit of a mixed bag. The Saturday afternoon has a chance with 5 ft and a light breeze, so keep an eye on it.

Best bet: Monday morning, 3rd August, for the cleanest, glassiest conditions on a small, fun swell. For something with more punch, Friday morning, 14th August, is the one to watch, but it's a long-range call so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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