Surf Forecasts:
Recco surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Recco this week:
The surf forecast for Recco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
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 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Recco.
Honestly, it’s a grim run for the next couple of weeks. This spot rarely breaks, and this forecast is a tough one. There’s a long dry spell right through most of the period with nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a whole lot of days with flat conditions or tiny, weak slop. The first real pulse of energy doesn’t show up until Saturday the 29th, so that’s over a week of waiting.
Right now, the water is a very unusual 84°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. But that’s the only interesting thing.
For the first week, it’s all “poor surf conditions.” You get tiny bits of swell on the 20th with a 4ft swell from the SSW, but it’s short-period at 6 seconds, onshore wind, and only 97 energy units (weak). Not worth paddling out for.
Things finally shift on Saturday the 29th. The morning of the 29th brings a 4ft SSE swell with a clean offshore wind from the NE. That’s the standout. The combined energy hits 110 (moderate). It’s a reef setup, so that SSE direction is right on its optimum. But remember, this spot rarely breaks, so the fact it’s showing anything is notable. The morning window is clean with that offshore wind. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 8ft from SSE with a massive energy reading of 883 (very strong), but it’s onshore wind and marginal. That’s expert territory, and the wind won’t be your friend.
After that pulse, it fades fast. The 30th and 31st drop back to tiny 2ft slop with onshore winds and poor quality. The very last entry on Tuesday the 1st of September shows a strong offshore NW wind at 19 mph, but with only 0.3ft of swell, you’re just getting blown around on a flat sea.
So, the one true standout is Saturday the 29th. The morning session is your best bet. Get it early before the wind turns and the swell gets too raw.
This is a classic example of a spot that doesn’t fire often, and when it does, you have to be ready. It’s not looking good for beginners at any point, and even the good window on the 29th morning is for intermediate crew. After that, we’re back to waiting.
Take it easy,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | S 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSE 5 | SW 8 | E 3 | S 7 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:35PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.26m | 1:24PM0.22m | 1:23AM0.23m | 2:26PM0.21m | 2:02AM0.21m | 3:54PM0.20m | 3:03AM0.19m | 5:41PM0.21m | 6:55PM0.23m | 6:12AM0.19m | 7:42PM0.25m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.07m | 7:19AM0.07m | 7:12PM0.10m | 7:59AM0.08m | 8:09PM0.13m | 8:51AM0.09m | 9:49PM0.15m | 10:08AM0.10m | 11:59PM0.15m | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.14m | 12:37PM0.08m | 1:58AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | — | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 10 | 60 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 62 | 62 | 30 | 34 | 5 | 88 | 183 | 134 | 181 | 69 | 34 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | S 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 29 | 176 | 97 | — | — | 28 | 222 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 872 | 953 | 132 | 16 | 305 | 189 | 189 | 486 | 189 | 14 | 880 | 813 | 849 | 880 | 3 | 3 | 849 | 3 | 6 | 1052 | 819 |
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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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