Surf Forecasts:
Recco surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Recco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Recco in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s look at the long-range picture. Honestly, it’s a tough one. We’re staring down a long, quiet stretch with almost nothing to get excited about for the next two weeks and a bit.
The one spot with any potential on the cards is Recco. It’s a reef setup, rarely breaks and is for beginners when it does, but it’s our only glimmer. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 81°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – a full 8° above average. That’s unusual, heads up.
For the morning of Friday, September 5th, we’ve got glassy conditions and a slight offshore air, but the swell energy is completely flat. Zero. Nothing. Saturday the 6th sees a tiny pulse – a 2 ft SW swell, but it’s short-period at 5 seconds and the wind is onshore, knocking it on the head. The combined energy is weak (14).
We then hit a major dry spell. From Sunday the 7th right through to Tuesday the 15th of September, it’s almost totally flat. There are a few mornings with clean offshore winds and a little 0.7 ft to 1 ft bump, but with combined energy barely registering (1 or 6), it’s not surfable. The wind will be offshore from the north on some mornings, which would be perfect – if we had any swell.
The only tiny hopeful sign comes late on the 15th of September. Tuesday afternoon sees a 3 ft SSW swell, 6-second period, with the wind shifting to a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is still weak (53), but it’s the best we’ll see. Then it all fades again into the final days with clean skies and light winds but no real swell to show for it.
So, to be straight with you: if you absolutely have to get wet, the afternoon of Tuesday, September 15th is your best chance. It’s not a standout; it’s just the only showing. Don’t expect much. The rest of this 16-day window is a write-off for paddle surfing. For a place like this, a blank run is more normal than unusual. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the car and your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 9 | S 6 | SW 5 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 80 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:32PM0.22m | 3:07AM0.20m | 5:18PM0.24m | 6:36PM0.26m | 6:22AM0.20m | 7:30PM0.29m | 7:22AM0.22m | 8:14PM0.32m | 8:10AM0.23m | 8:53PM0.33m | 8:52AM0.25m | 9:28PM0.34m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM0.07m | 9:39PM0.14m | 9:58AM0.08m | 11:44PM0.13m | 11:27AM0.07m | 1:04AM0.11m | 12:34PM0.05m | 1:56AM0.09m | 1:27PM0.03m | 2:38AM0.07m | 2:12PM0.01m | 3:15AM0.05m | 2:53PM0.00m | 3:49AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 80 | 47 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 21 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | NE 2 | N 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 155 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 476 | 872 | 823 | 813 | 813 | 813 | 816 | 880 | 880 | 813 | 844 | 813 | 813 | 813 | 99 | 67 | 596 | 90 | 90 | 880 | 275 |
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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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