Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Recreio over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some promise later. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is pretty much bang on for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Looking at the first solid window, Wednesday morning the 15th is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a clean 6ft southeasterly swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the northeast. That’s a nice setup – the waves will have some shape, and the energy is moderate (681). It’s a good option for intermediate surfers, and Recreio is very consistent, so you won’t be waiting around. Crowds are often there, so expect some company.

Thursday the 16th is still okay, with a similar 4ft swell from the southeast, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, which means a bit more push and longer lulls. The wind is still offshore or light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (458). Not a standout, but a solid session.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 23rd of July. That morning, we’re looking at a 7ft south-southwesterly swell with a very long 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1538). The catch is, the wind is light and cross from the west-northwest, so it’s not glassy, but it’s not ruined either. This swell is right in the optimum direction (south) for Recreio, so it’ll wrap in nicely. However, at 7ft, it’s getting into the size where it’s more for the experienced crew. The longer period means it’ll be powerful and the sets will be spaced out, making it easier to get out back.

Then, on the 24th, Friday morning, the swell drops to 5ft from the south, still with a solid 12-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the north-northeast. That’s clean, and the energy is still strong (764). This is a top pick for anyone who found Thursday a bit too big.

Later in the forecast, Wednesday the 29th of July shows a 7ft southerly swell, but the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. For a beach break like Recreio, that’s pushing the limits – only for experts if you try it, and honestly, it might be more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session.

So, the best of the best: Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. The 23rd has the size and power for the experienced, and the 24th is a cleaner, more manageable option for the intermediate crew. The long-range stuff on the 29th is big, but it’s a waiting game to see if it cleans up.

Rusty.

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