
Surf Forecasts:
Recreio surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Recreio this week:
The surf forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Recreio in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a long-range look at Recreio, so let’s break it down.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start here. The first few days are pretty ordinary. Friday the 7th you’ll find some tiny 1ft SSE swell, but with glassy conditions it’s really only for the longboard or a sunset cruise. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a session without a thick wetsuit.
Saturday the 8th is a write-off for anything decent. The swell is messy and the wind is all over the shop. Skip it.
Now, Sunday the 9th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a clean 6ft SSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNW, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is going to be a standout for experienced surfers only, as the size is pushing into expert territory. The combined energy is strong at 1364 (moderate to strong). This is the best session on offer in the first week.
Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 14th sees a lot of solid swell, but it’s too big for Recreio. Swell heights from 7ft to 8ft, with longer periods, but the forecast keeps saying it’s too big for this break. The wind is often favourable, but the size is just overwhelming. If you’re a very experienced local who knows the place, you might find a window, but officially it’s not recommended.
Come Friday the 14th, the swell is still big at 7ft to 7ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are poor. Not a good call.
The real gem in the second week looks like Saturday the 15th morning. The swell drops to 5ft from the south with a 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the north. That’s a recipe for clean, fun waves. The combined energy is 773 (moderate). This is the other standout – a much more manageable size for intermediate surfers, with great conditions. Expect very good surf.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Sunday the 16th morning has clean 4ft waves with light cross-offshore winds – good for a cruise. Tuesday the 18th morning brings a clean 6ft easterly swell with light offshore winds, which should be fun and punchy, though the period is a shorter 8 seconds. Thursday the 20th morning has a glassy 5ft SW swell – another nice small window.
But watch out – Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd look like they could be too big again, with 10ft and 7ft swells, and the energy is strong to very strong (2761 and 1030). This is expert territory, and only for those who know the break intimately.
Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, target Sunday the 9th morning. If you’re intermediate, wait for Saturday the 15th morning. The rest of the period is either too small, too big, or too windy for a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 50 | 30 | 431 | 991 | 1322 | 1026 | 972 | 1265 | 1656 | 2534 | 2052 | 1836 | 1581 | 1522 | 1519 | 1333 | 1039 | 802 | 1843 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:13PM0.59m | 12:49PM0.90m | 00:22AM0.65m | 1:38PM0.99m | 00:59AM0.73m | 2:18PM1.05m | 1:28AM0.83m | 2:51PM1.06m | 1:56AM0.92m | 3:19PM1.04m | 2:25AM1.00m | 3:40PM1.00m | 2:55AM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.46m | 4:52AM0.26m | 6:20PM0.43m | 6:04AM0.16m | 7:17PM0.40m | 7:02AM0.05m | 7:57PM0.37m | 7:51AM-0.04m | 8:31PM0.35m | 8:33AM-0.09m | 9:00PM0.33m | 9:12AM-0.09m | 9:28PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 10 | SE 4 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 |
40 | 50 | 8 | 431 | 991 | 1322 | 1026 | 972 | 1265 | 1656 | 2534 | 2052 | 1836 | 1581 | 1522 | 1519 | 1333 | 1039 | 802 | 1843 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | E 7 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | E 5 | S 15 | E 6 |
41 | 17 | 30 | 7 | 444 | 42 | 63 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 10 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 32 | 446 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | E 7 | E 11 | E 5 | — | — | SE 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | 16 | 2 | 29 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | E 7 | ESE 4 | E 5 | — | E 5 | ENE 7 |
— | 6 | — | 16 | — | — | — | 66 | — | — | 73 | — | — | — | 4 | 29 | 66 | — | 34 | 232 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 88 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 141 | 167 | 668 | 129 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Recreio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Recreio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Recreio 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 (Recreio) 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 Recreio 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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