Surf Forecasts:
Recreio surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Recreio has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a solid run of south swell pouring in, but for the first few days it’s just too big for this spot. The water is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the 5/4 at home.
The real action starts to show itself on Thursday, the 13th of August. That morning, the swell is still a healthy 6ft from the south, but with a clean offshore wind from the NNE, things are going to get lined up. The combined energy is pumping (1065), a moderate but solid pulse. This is an intermediate wave, so if you’ve got the skills, Thursday morning is your first real window. The winds stay clean, so expect some proper shape.
Friday the 14th is the standout. The morning is going to be magic. We’re looking at 6ft of south swell, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – completely calm. That’s a rare treat. The waves will be clean as a whistle, and with a 13-second period, this is a proper groundswell with plenty of punch. The combined energy is still strong (1288), but the period is long, so it’ll be a bit more peaky and better for a point or reef setup than a straight beach break. This is the best of the bunch for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 15th morning is also a good call, with 6ft south swell and a light offshore from the NE. That’s another clean session, though the energy drops a touch (1153). Sunday the 16th morning sees the swell drop to 5ft, but it’s glassy again, so if you want a smaller, more user-friendly wave, that’s your pick.
After that, the swell shifts direction and gets a bit messy. Monday the 17th brings a 7ft east-southeast swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds. That’s windswell, and it’s junky. Tuesday the 18th morning sees a big 8ft east swell, but that’s too big for the break and really only for the experts. The long-range stuff from the 20th onward looks small and ordinary, with no real standouts.
All in all, the best on offer is Friday the 14th morning – glassy, clean, and a solid southerly groundswell. Thursday the 13th morning is a close second. Don’t sleep on Sunday the 16th morning if you want something smaller and still glassy. The rest of the window is a write-off.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1462 | 1144 | 1098 | 1444 | 1863 | 2037 | 1922 | 2219 | 1777 | 1401 | 1519 | 905 | 1039 | 1074 | 1699 | 1256 | 1094 | 1387 | 1077 | 883 | 714 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:27AM1.07m | 4:13PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:21AM0.03m | 10:22PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 1462 | 1144 | 1098 | 1444 | 1863 | 2037 | 1922 | 2219 | 1777 | 1401 | 1519 | 905 | 1039 | 1074 | 1699 | 1256 | 1094 | 1387 | 1077 | 883 | 714 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | S 12 | E 5 | S 15 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 5 |
| kJ | 37 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 488 | 26 | 644 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 33 | 15 | 37 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | E 13 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | 309 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 5 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | 62 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 146 | 78 | 78 | 164 | 129 | 37 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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