Jardim Atlantico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about Jardim Atlantico for the next couple of weeks. I've got to be straight with you – it's a tough stretch ahead for paddle surfing around here.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 78°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year. But look, the truth is, for the rest of August and into the first few days of September, we're looking at mostly poor conditions. The swell is coming from the East and ESE, but the wind is just a constant headache. It's cross, cross-on, or onshore for days on end, chopping up what little energy there is.

We do see a little bump in size around the 17th and 18th, with 5ft to 6ft of short-period, 7-second swell rolling in. The combined energy gets into the moderate range (244 to 324), but with that wind, it's gonna be a messy, choppy mess. Not worth a paddle. That bigger stuff (5ft) is already pushing it for beginners, and with the chop, it's just no fun.

There is one moment that catches my eye. On the morning of Thursday, August 20th, the forecast shows glassy conditions with zero wind and 4ft of 8-second swell from the East. The combined energy is there (293), and the word on the street says "expect good surf conditions." That's the stand-out for the entire run. For a couple of hours, with that clean, glassy surface and that size, it might actually be fun for a beginner-friendly wave. But the rest of that day? It's back to onshore junk.

After that, it's a long, bleak run. From the 21st of August right through to the end of the month, we are looking at tiny, weak swells. The combined energy drops to weak levels, often below 100. You'll see a few glassy mornings on the 23rd and 26th, but with swell heights barely scraping 2ft to 3ft and periods of 6-7 seconds, it's just not enough to push you into anything worthwhile. The wind is either glass or light, but the ocean is flat.

Looking way out to Monday, September 1st, there's another pulse of 5ft swell from the ENE with moderate energy (404), but again, it's coupled with a moderate cross-onshore wind. The formula stays the same: too much wind, not enough quality.

Honestly, if you're not a kite surfer, this forecast is a write-off for the most part. That Thursday morning, August 20th, is your one and only window for a clean, quiet paddle. For the rest, it's a waiting game. The longer-term forecast doesn't hold much promise either, but as we know around here, things can turn around quick. Stay tuned.

Rusty.

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