Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for Recreio over the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems to look forward to if you're patient.

The first week kicks off slow, with the end of August and the start of September offering some small, clean waves but nothing to write home about. We're starting Friday the 28th with a solid foundation, though. The swell is a touch over 4ft at 4ft from the south, with a nice long period of 12 seconds. The wind is light off the NNE, so it's going to be clean. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 74°F, so leave the wetsuit at home.

That Friday morning is the pick of the first few days. The weekend rolls around and it gets smaller and a bit messy, with the swell switching to the east and the period dropping to a short, energy-sapping 7 seconds. The wind stays light but becomes cross-off, so while it’s surfable, it’s not the best. Sunday the 30th is a write-off with a stiff cross-onshore, so don't bother. Monday the 31st brings a little relief with some light offshore winds again, but the swell is tiny, barely 3ft to 3ft. It's a good day for a longboard or a foiler.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a bit sloppy and then we see a big injection of energy. Wednesday the 2nd of September is a massive swell event, but it's a problem. We're looking at a solid 12ft south-southwest groundswell. That's a powerful, heavy ocean. The problem is, that is simply too big for Recreio, which is a beach break. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it's going to be a washing machine. The wind is straight onshore too, so the quality will be poor. Not a paddle day, more like a kite day if you’ve got the skills.

Thursday the 3rd of September is still big at 8ft from the south with a period of 11 seconds. The morning starts glassy, which is a beautiful thing, but the size is still well over head high and will be too much for most. The afternoon goes cross-onshore, making it choppy.

From the 4th of September through the weekend, the swell drops back to a more manageable size. Friday the 4th of September looks good with a 6ft south swell, clean light wind. That’s a great window for an intermediate surfer.

The standout, and I mean the true standout for this whole forecast, is looking like Sunday the 6th of September. The swell is only 3ft, but it's a super clean, glassy day in the morning, turning into a light offshore in the afternoon. The period stretches way out to 15 seconds, giving you long, lined-up sets. It’s a river mouth setup at Recreio on that south swell direction, so those long-period waves will wrap in beautifully. That’s the session to circle on your calendar. Light crowds are possible, but with the small size, it won't be packed.

The following week gets a bit mixed again. The 7th and 8th of September see another spike in size, back up over 7ft and too big for the break. There's a mess of wind and rain, so it’s a period to sit out.

Things settle down towards the end. The 12th of September has a lovely 6ft swell from the southeast, clean light to offshore wind. That’s your late-week reward for being patient.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best is Sunday the 6th of September for the clean, small, long-period swell. The secondary pick is the 12th of September for a bit more size. Don't bother with the second of September unless you're a pro looking for a beatdown. For everything else, it’s a waiting game with some fun, clean windows scattered throughout.

Rusty.

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