Jardim Atlantico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Jardim Atlantico over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf situation is pretty grim for a long stretch. We’re looking at a gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave comes on the morning of Tuesday, the 8th of September. Up until then, it’s all onshore chop and poor conditions, so don’t bother.

That Tuesday morning, there’s a tiny window. The swell is a weak 3ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (151). What makes this interesting is the wind: it’s glassy. Dead calm. That’s a major positive for a beginner break like this, so the waves will be clean and small. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first hint of life.

After that, it’s back to onshore slop and poor surf for days. The next glimmer of hope is on Saturday, the 12th of September, in the morning. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the E, 8 seconds, and a moderate energy reading (163). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the N, which will keep the surface clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Still, for a spot that’s been asleep, it’s a decent chance to get wet.

The only real standout in this whole 16-day outlook is Monday morning, the 14th of September. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the ENE, but the period drops to 7 seconds, so it’s a bit short. The energy is strong (225). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the ESE, which is okay, but not perfect. This is the best wave energy we’ll see, but it’s still marginal. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

For the rest of the second week, it’s the same old story – more onshore winds and poor quality. The morning of Monday, the 21st of September, shows a 5ft swell from the E, 8 seconds, with a strong energy reading (263) and a light onshore wind. It’s another marginal call, but it’s the biggest swell of the run. Just keep in mind, with the wind onshore, it’s not going to be pretty.

Look, Jardim is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the swell staying under 5ft for most of the run, it won’t be too big. But the wind is the real killer here. If you’re desperate, aim for that Tuesday morning, the 8th, for the glassy conditions, or the Saturday morning, the 12th, for the clean(ish) wind. The 14th has the most energy, but don’t expect perfection.

Stay patient, and check the forecasts again. It tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

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