Recreio Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.03° S 43.46° W

Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Recreio sea temperature is
23.2° C
1.8° 

Recreio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Recreio surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SSW 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 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 8th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

The long-range picture for Recreio is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a slow start, then a proper pulse of solid south swell that’s going to be too much for this place, and then things settle back down into average, everyday waves. The highlight is definitely the weekend after next, but we’ll walk through it day by day.

The first real call is Saturday morning, August 8th. It’s small – only 1ft of south swell – and the water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus. It’s glassy with a light offshore, but the energy is weak (50). It’s just enough to get wet, but honestly, you’re not missing much if you sleep in.

The afternoon turns a bit bumpy as a cross-shore picks up, and the swell jumps a little to 5ft, but it’s messy. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday morning, August 9th is where things start to get interesting. The wind swings offshore and it’s clean. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong (1478). This is proper groundswell, the kind that has some push behind it. For experienced surfers, this is the first standout. It’s a touch on the bigger side, but the offshore wind will make it look a million bucks. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-onshore, so get your fill in the morning.

Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th are the problem days. The swell is up over 8ft, and the energy is cranking (1790). The winds are light but cross-onshore, and honestly, this is just too big for Recreio. It’s going to be a washing machine. Same story through Wednesday, August 12th – still too big, still not handling the size well. If you’re an expert and you’re frothing on the size, maybe, but for the average surfer, this is a skip.

Thursday, August 13th sees the swell drop back to a much more manageable 6ft, and the wind goes offshore again. This is good. Clean, lined-up, and the energy is still moderate (871). A much better option for the intermediate surfer. The afternoon is still clean, but the tide might make it a little fat.

Friday, August 14th is a bit of a letdown. The swell is still there at 7ft, but the wind goes onshore and it gets messy. Not great.

Now, for the true standout of the whole period: Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell is 6ft from the south, with a 13-second period. The wind is almost nothing, glassy. The energy is strong (1249). This is the cleanest, most powerful surf of the whole forecast. It’s going to be lined up, and with the light air, it’s going to be a proper session. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so again, get out early.

Sunday, August 16th is still okay, with a 5-6ft south swell, but the morning has a cross-shore and the afternoon is the better call. It’s clean and still has some energy (824). A solid backup.

The surf then starts to fade. Monday, August 17th sees the swell drop and the period shorten significantly to 6-7 seconds. It’s weak, pretty ordinary. Tuesday, August 18th has a nice offshore wind and a mix of swells, with the afternoon showing a new south pulse at 6ft with a 12-second period. That looks like a fun, clean option.

Wednesday, August 19th is another one that’s too big again, 8ft, and with an onshore wind, it’s going to be poor. After that, it’s a slow fade into the second week. Thursday, August 20th through Sunday, August 23rd sees the swell drop to under 4ft, with short periods and light winds. There’s a little bump on the 23rd, but it’s small and weak. The consistency drops right off, and you’ll be staring at a lot of flat, or near-flat, conditions.

So, bottom line: Get on it for the Sunday morning session on August 9th, and don’t miss the Saturday morning on August 15th – that’s the pick of the bunch. The rest is a bit of a lottery, with some fun windows in between the too-big and the too-small.

Take it easy out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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S
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15
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1.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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439
991
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1144
988
1447
1728
2157
1468
1887
1347
1225
1290
1039
819
900
1843
1519
1348
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Wind (km/h)
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20
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10
N
20
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
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High Tide
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
3:58PM0.96m
Low Tide
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
9:48AM-0.05m
9:55PM0.29m
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5:35
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Recreio Surf forecast

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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