Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Recreio, with a bit of everything over the next couple of weeks. Let’s break it down.

The pattern starts clean and builds into some serious size later on. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Wednesday the 5th kicks things off nicely. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft south swell with a long 12-second period, giving you proper groundswell lines. The wind is light and offshore from the north in the morning, making for some glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (388), and it’s a really inviting start. The standout for the first few days actually comes on Wednesday afternoon when the swell nudges to 3 ft from the south but with a solid 11-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy bumps up to moderate (588) and it’s shaping up to be very, very fun.

Thursday the 6th offers a bit of a shift. The morning is a clean 3 ft from the east with a shorter 8-second period, which means it’s a bit weaker and more windswell in nature, but still rideable. The wind stays light and cross-off, so you’ll get some waves, just not as much punch.

Friday the 7th is a write-off. The swell drops, and the wind is all over the place. Don’t bother.

Saturday the 8th is a weird one. The morning is small and not worth the paddle. But the afternoon is a different beast altogether. A 8 ft SSW swell comes in with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is massive (1886). However, I’m calling it now – this is too big for Recreio. This is an expert-only window, and even then, it’s going to be a mess. The wind is cross-shore and moderate, making it a battle. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup is going to be a dream.

Now, Sunday the 9th is a true standout. The morning delivers a 6 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (1153), and the conditions are clean. The size is big enough for experienced surfers only, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best of the first week. The afternoon while the swell is still solid, the wind swings onshore and ruins it.

The middle of the week from Monday the 10th to Wednesday the 12th is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, keeping things choppy and less than perfect. Monday and Tuesday have some size but the wind is a letdown, making it more of a struggle than a joy.

We get a nice reset on Thursday the 13th morning. A clean 5 ft SSE swell with a 11-second period and light cross-offshore wind gives you a very good session. The energy is moderate to strong (690), and the lines will be clean. This is a solid call.

Then we move into the next big event. Friday the 14th is a replay of the 8th, with a 8 ft south swell and a 14-second period. The energy is through the roof (2187), but once again, it’s too big for Recreio. The morning is clean and offshore, but it’s a specialist’s wave only. Too much for most.

The absolute best of the entire forecast is Saturday the 15th morning. The swell is 6 ft from the south with a 13-second period, giving you plenty of power. But the wind is glassy – completely calm. The combined energy is very strong (1454), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one. If you can only paddle out once, make it this morning. The afternoon stay big but the wind picks up a cross-shore, killing the perfection.

Sunday the 16th morning is another good one. A clean 5 ft south swell with a 13-second period and a light offshore breeze. The energy is solid (907), and it’s a great way to wrap up the weekend.

The last few days, from Monday the 17th to Wednesday the 19th, are a mixed bag of smaller swells and less favorable wind. The 19th offers another big 7 ft swell with glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s way too big for the spot again. Thursday the 20th morning finishes the run with a clean 5 ft south swell and a light offshore breeze, making for a nice, clean, intermediate-friendly session.

So, to sum it up: the two true standouts are Sunday the 9th morning for the big, clean groundswell, and Saturday the 15th morning for the glassy perfection. Get on it.

Rusty.

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