Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Recreio over the coming days.

Alright, we’ve got a real mixed bag coming up. For a solid stretch, the swell is just too big and powerful for this spot to handle comfortably, but there are a few windows that will make it worth paddling out. The water is sitting at a very warm 74°, which is much warmer than usual for the time of year – you’ll feel that difference.

The first real chance to get amongst it lands on Thursday, August 13th in the morning. You’ve got clean, 7ft south swell with moderate energy (1346), and a light northerly offshore breeze. The wave comment suggests it might be a bit too big for the break, and I’d back that up – that’s a lot of water moving around. It’s more of an expert-only look, but if you’re confident, the conditions will be glassy.

The standout for the experienced crew looks like Thursday, August 27th morning. That’s clean, a solid 5ft south groundswell with a long 15-second period, very strong energy (1939), and a light northeasterly offshore wind. Those long-period swells really juice up the lines here, and with offshore conditions, it’s going to be proper. This is the best session on offer, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts for any wobbles.

For the average punter, Sunday, August 24th morning is the pick. You’ll find a clean 6ft south swell (976) with a light easterly cross-offshore breeze. It’s still got enough push to be fun, but it won’t have that overwhelming size that shuts the place down. That’s your one for a solid, manageable session.

There are a couple of other small windows – like Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd mornings, where it goes completely glassy. The swell is tiny though, 2ft and 5ft respectively, so it’s more of a longboard or fin-free kind of vibe.

We do hit a poor patch from Thursday, August 19th through Friday, August 21st – look for the onshore winds and choppy surfaces, plus that weak, short-period junk. Don’t bother wasting the wax.

Later on, Tuesday, August 25th and Wednesday, August 26th see a big lump of energy come through (2003 and 5458) with swell over 8ft and up to 10ft. That is big, powerful, and for experts only if the banks are right. Otherwise, it’s a washout, or a kite day if the wind plays ball.

Overall, the best bet is Thursday, August 27th for the punt, with Sunday, August 24th as the solid, less-intense alternative.

Rusty.

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