Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s check out the waves. This is a solid 16-day window for Recreio, but don’t rush out just yet. The first few days are gonna be a battle – the swell is on the big side, and the wind just isn’t playing nice for a clean paddle. The water is sitting at 75° for the first session, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit.

We kick off Monday, August 10th, with a solid 8ft south swell rolling in, period at 12 seconds, and the wave energy is powerful (1455). The problem? The wind is blowing cross-onshore, and the forecast says it’s simply too big for this break. Same deal through Monday afternoon and into Tuesday, August 11th. The swell holds around 8ft to 8ft from the south, with good period (13 seconds) and the energy is cranking (2037, 2412). The wind cleans up a bit on Tuesday afternoon to a cross-offshore, but the size is still a no-go for most.

Finally, on Thursday morning, August 13th, things start to come together. The swell drops to a manageable 7ft from the south, and we get true offshore wind from the north. The wave energy is still strong (1248), and the conditions are clean. This is the first real standout for experienced surfers alone – the size is still over the 5ft mark, so it’s not for beginners. The water remains clean.

Then, Friday morning, August 14th, is the absolute cream of the crop for the near term. The swell is 7ft south, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm, 3 mph from the northwest. The wave energy is solid (1409), and the period is a nice 13 seconds. This is going to be a special session for the crew who can handle it. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore, so get out early.

Saturday morning, August 15th, is still a good call with a 6ft south swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and strong energy (1107). The swell drops through the weekend, and by Sunday morning, August 16th, we’re down to 4ft with offshore wind, which is a much more friendly size for intermediates. The energy is moderate (740).

There’s a quiet patch from Monday, August 17th, through Tuesday, August 18th, with small, weak swell (as low as 2ft) and poor wind on Tuesday. But the long-range outlook has some serious promise. Wednesday, August 19th, a new 7ft south swell pulses in, but the wind is cross-shore and the forecast says it’s too big for the break again.

The true long-range standout is Friday, August 21st. A 7ft south swell, with a very long period of 14 seconds, and clean offshore wind from the north. The energy is massive (2226). This is a real groundswell, and it’ll be powerful and lined up. The only downside is that longer period swell can be a bit straight at beach breaks, but with offshore wind, it’s going to be worth the look for any experienced surfer. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore, so make it a morning mission.

Saturday, August 22nd, is still fun with a 4ft south-southeast swell and clean conditions, but the energy drops off. The window closes out with small, short-period easterly swells late in the month, nothing to write home about.

So, if you’re looking for the best on offer, mark your calendar for Friday, August 14th, for the glassy, clean 7ft south swell. The long-range champion is Friday, August 21st, for that big, long-period groundswell with offshore wind. Get out there.

Rusty.

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