Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the local surf. Let's get into it.

We got a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but once it kicks in, it's gonna be a ripper of a run. The first real call is Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. The water is sitting at 74.1°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.

The standout session is hands down Thursday morning, September 3rd, at Recreio. The swell is a solid 6.6ft, pumping in from the south with a juicy 11-second period, packing a moderate wave energy of 999. The wind is light and offshore out of the NE, so it’s going to be clean. This is a very consistent spot, so you can expect plenty of sets. The waves will be proper, but at over 5ft, it’s starting to get a bit spicy for the beginners. The south swell is what this break wants, and it’s delivering.

Thursday afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 5.6ft, still from the south with a 12-second period. The wind goes cross-offshore, so it’s still clean, but the energy is still high at 996.

Friday morning, September 4th, the swell backs off to 3.9ft from the SSE. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s still clean, but the combined energy drops to 447. It’s more of a cruisy session.

The weekend looks pretty ordinary. Saturday morning, the 5th, is glassy but tiny at 2.0ft from the SSE. That’s a weak energy of 143. From Saturday afternoon through to Monday, conditions get messy with onshore winds and rain. There’s a bit of a lull.

Then we pick up again on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning looks good with a 5.6ft south swell, 10-second period, and light cross-offshore wind. The energy is a solid 655. The afternoon is similar, 4.6ft south swell, still clean. This is a good run of clean surf.

The next real standout window kicks off on Thursday, September 10th. The afternoon session is a beauty: 6.2ft of east swell, 8-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NE. The combined energy jumps to 929. This is a solid, punchy wave.

Now, for the experts, keep an eye on Tuesday, September 15th. The morning has a massive 9.8ft south swell arriving, with a 9-second period and an insane energy of 1513. The wind is offshore, but this is a big, powerful swell. Over 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is still a chunky 7.2ft.

The best of the whole outlook might be Thursday, September 17th. The afternoon is glassy with a 4.9ft south swell, but the period is a very long 13 seconds, a proper groundswell. The energy is strong at 1008. This is clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means it’s best suited to the point breaks and reefs rather than the beach, so keep that in mind.

The final fling comes on Friday, September 18th, but it’s a big one. The morning has a massive 8.2ft south swell with a 16-second period, the longest in the forecast. The energy is a massive 3757. However, the wind is light cross-onshore, and the size makes it expert-only. The afternoon is the same size but with a strong onshore wind making it choppy. This setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

Overall, the first week is a slow burn, but the second week has some absolute crackers, especially the 10th and the 17th. Keep your eyes on the forecast, as these long-range standouts are promising but not set in stone.

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