Surf Forecasts:
Recco surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Recco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Recco in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – we’re looking at a pretty grim 16-day stretch for Recco. This is a reef break that’s rarely even breaking, so when the surf’s flat and the wind’s messy, you’re left with bugger-all to get excited about.
Right now, through Thursday the 20th, there’s a tiny bit of lumpy swell, around 4ft from the SW, but it’s a weak, short-period 6-second windswell, with a combined energy of only 75 (weak). The wind’s blowing onshore from the south at 9 mph, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms – the water temps are a whopping 84°F, which is 7°F warmer than normal, very unusual for this time of year. But the waves are poor, and it’s a total write-off.
Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd see even less swell, essentially flat with zero energy, and the wind flips around. A few mornings have a light offshore or glassy wind, like Sunday the 23rd morning with a clean north breeze, but there’s no swell to ride. That pattern holds through the end of the week – Monday the 24th, Tuesday the 25th, all flat. We’ve got a solid run of 5 days with no surf to recommend.
Wednesday the 26th morning gets a whisper of a 0.3ft swell from the SE, period 4 seconds, energy just 1 (weak), but it’s glassy – the only clean moment in the whole outlook. Still, it’s barely a ripple. The next few days, from Thursday the 27th through to the end of the month, only offer tiny, weak swells, never topping 2ft, with poor conditions and onshore or cross-onshore winds.
Into the first week of September, Tuesday the 1st shows a slight bump: 3ft to 4ft from the SW, period 5-6 seconds, energy peaking at 69 (weak). The wind is light cross-onshore from the SE, but the surf is still rated poor. After that, Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are flat again, with clean offshore mornings but no waves. The final day, Friday the 4th, brings a tiny 0.7ft windswell with onshore rain showers.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here. The surf is either flat or so small it’s not worth paddling out for. This is a spot that “rarely breaks,” so a blank run like this is normal for the area. If you’re desperate, the glassy 0.3ft on the 26th morning is the cleanest water, but you’ll be floating. For a better bet, keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSE 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 |
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 kJ | 75 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:54PM0.20m | 3:03AM0.19m | 5:41PM0.21m | 6:55PM0.23m | 6:12AM0.19m | 7:42PM0.25m | 7:07AM0.20m | 8:18PM0.27m | 7:48AM0.21m | 8:49PM0.29m | 8:23AM0.22m | 9:17PM0.30m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51AM0.09m | 9:49PM0.15m | 10:08AM0.10m | 11:59PM0.15m | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.14m | 12:37PM0.08m | 1:58AM0.12m | 1:23PM0.06m | 2:31AM0.11m | 2:01PM0.04m | 3:00AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.02m | 3:29AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | 8 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 10 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SW 5 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 35 | 124 | 205 | 251 | 532 | 223 | 106 | 34 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SW 6 | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 75 | 46 | — | 263 | — | 664 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 844 | 16 | 51 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 132 | 476 | 1031 | 1026 | 314 | 1013 | 500 | 1015 | 451 | 571 | 643 | 813 | 825 |
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Information about the Recco Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Recco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Recco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Recco surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Recco) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Recco may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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