Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the local stretch.

The next couple of weeks have a real split personality. We’re starting off with pretty small, ordinary waves, but there’s a serious pulse of energy building for the second week. The standout window is undeniably the weekend of the 9th and 10th, but with a major caveat.

Water temps are running about 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at Recreio.

We kick off Thursday the 6th with small, clean lines. Expect waves around 3ft from the east, with a short period. The combined energy is moderate at 211. It’s a light cross-off breeze, so it’s rideable but nothing to write home about. Friday stays small and clean in the morning, but the afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 8th morning sees a slight bump to 4ft, still clean. But the afternoon is where things get interesting – a quick jump to 6ft from the SSW, but the period is a very long 15 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, and the energy is strong at 1597. However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. This is the kind of setup that’s more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle surf.

Now, here’s the big one. Sunday the 9th morning. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW, with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1584. The wind? Dead glassy. That’s the dream. But – and this is a big but – the swell is just too big for this break. This is expert territory only. Same goes for Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th; we’re seeing 7ft to 8ft, clean winds, but the power is too much for a standard session here. These are days for the very experienced to look at, but most of us will be watching from the sand.

We get a sweet spot on Wednesday the 12th morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft, with a moderate 11-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off. The energy is still strong at 1070. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th mornings also look good with offshore or glassy winds and decent 4ft to 6ft swell.

The run of big, clean surf continues right through to the 18th of August, with 8ft to 8ft days. The wind is excellent (offshore or cross-off), but the size is consistently pushing the limit for this break. It’s not really a beginner’s game.

Finally, we get a reprieve. Wednesday the 19th morning is back to a fun 4ft, with a clean offshore breeze. And then Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st look like the real payoff for the patient surfer. Friday the 21st morning in particular is a standout: a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, light offshore winds, and strong energy (1293). This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers.

Best on offer: The glassy 7ft swell on Sunday the 9th morning is the most powerful, cleanest day, but it’s simply too big for most. For the best all-rounder, point your board at Friday the 21st morning. The 6ft SSW groundswell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions will be a proper session.

Rusty.

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