Surf Forecasts:
Recreio surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSW swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Recreio in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again with the imperial version. Let’s break down Recreio over the next couple weeks. Water temp is about 72.9°F right now, pretty normal for this time of year – no weird anomaly to worry about.
Friday the 10th morning kicks things off with clean 3.3ft waves from the SE, 14-second period, and a light offshore northerly breeze at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate (540). That afternoon the wind goes cross-shore, so morning’s the call. Saturday the 11th morning is even better: 4.3ft SE swell, 13-second period, offshore wind again, energy 628. Clean and consistent. Saturday afternoon gets cross-shore, so stick to early.
Sunday the 12th is blown out – onshore winds and lumpy. Monday the 13th brings a bigger 6.2ft SSW swell but with short 8-9 second periods and onshore wind – messy and not worth it.
Tuesday the 14th morning is a glassy gem: 3.9ft S swell, 9-second period, no wind. Clean lines, energy 419. Wednesday the 15th has solid 5.2ft SE swell with offshore and cross-offshore winds both sessions, clean and punchy (energy 479, 474). Thursday the 16th stays clean with smaller 3.3-4.6ft waves.
Friday the 17th through Monday the 20th gives a consistent run of clean waves – 2.6 to 4.6ft, mostly E/SE, light offshore or cross-off breezes. Fun, not huge. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd drop off – weak and messy.
Thursday the 23
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 390 | 380 | 609 | 600 | 572 | 423 | 324 | 236 | 397 | 434 | 639 | 598 | 246 | 332 | 450 | 423 | 428 | 230 | 163 | 355 | 213 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | glassy | off | cross | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:22PM0.89m | 00:15AM0.70m | 1:25PM0.98m | 00:57AM0.73m | 2:16PM1.04m | 1:31AM0.77m | 3:01PM1.06m | 2:02AM0.83m | 3:40PM1.05m | 2:33AM0.90m | 4:13PM1.00m | 3:05AM0.96m | 4:40PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.34m | 6:10AM0.17m | 7:16PM0.34m | 7:07AM0.08m | 8:09PM0.34m | 7:58AM-0.01m | 8:52PM0.36m | 8:45AM-0.06m | 9:29PM0.38m | 9:30AM-0.08m | 10:01PM0.40m | 10:12AM-0.06m | 10:32PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 10 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SSE 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | 390 | 380 | 609 | 600 | 572 | 423 | 324 | 236 | 161 | 218 | 72 | 598 | 246 | 332 | 450 | 423 | 428 | 230 | 124 | 46 | 191 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 17 | SW 4 | S 12 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | S 13 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 146 | 103 | 53 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 23 | 7 | 107 | 76 | 129 | 109 | 129 | 64 | 25 | 45 | 41 | 50 | 163 | 14 | 213 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 17 | E 4 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | S 16 | SSW 10 | SE 11 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 190 | 162 | 84 | — | — | 44 | 46 | 49 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 58 | 14 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 397 | 434 | 639 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 34 | 130 | 186 | 355 | 355 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 90 | 167 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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