Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Recreio over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real quality shaping up if you can wait for it. The first few days are surfable but nothing to write home about. Monday the 14th is a gentle introduction with clean, 3ft waves from the SSE, and a nice NNE offshore breeze making for tidy conditions. The energy is weak to moderate (204), so it’s a good one for getting the arms moving. That light offshore wind is a major plus, keeping things glassy.

The real standout window kicks off on Thursday the 17th. Thursday morning brings in a solid 5ft S swell with 9-second period and light E cross-off winds – clean as a whistle. The energy is ramping up (665), and the surf quality is very good. But Thursday afternoon is where it’s at: 6ft S swell, period jumping to 12 seconds (a proper groundswell), and the energy is pumping at 1122. That’s moderate-to-strong energy. Winds stay light and cross-offshore, so expect excellent, powerful waves. This is for experienced surfers only; over 5ft and approaching 7ft, it’s too much for beginners. The S direction is a perfect match for what this break likes, so expect Recreio to be firing.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th keep the fun rolling. Friday holds 4-5ft clean S swell, a slight step down but still quality. Saturday the 19th sees a shift to an E swell, 6-7ft, but be careful – Saturday afternoon pushes 7ft, which is big and the period is short at 7 seconds. That combo can be a bit lumpy and chaotic, but with light E winds it’ll be clean. That Saturday afternoon is really only one for the experienced crew.

A few days later, there’s a very promising, but more distant window. Tuesday the 22nd morning has glassy conditions with a clean 4ft E swell – light offshore wind, perfect for a quiet morning session. The energy is mild (181), but the glassy surface is a treat. Keep an eye on the end of the period, too. Tuesday the 29th morning shows another glassy opportunity with 4ft S swell and light wind, offering clean, fun waves (200 energy).

Expect the water temp to be about average for this time of year.

Water temperatures around Recreio are sitting about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Crowds? Being very consistent and an exposed beach, it can get busy, especially when it’s good. If you want a quieter paddle, aim for the morning windows, particularly mid-week.

The gap from the 15th to the 17th is a bit of a waiting game, but after that, the swell comes alive.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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