Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a solid stretch of surf coming up at Recreio, with the best action in the early mornings when the wind is off or light. The first few days are on the small side, but the consistency is good, and the water is a comfortable 72°, which is about average for this time of year.

It kicks off Sunday afternoon, July 26th, with a 4ft south swell at 13 seconds. The wind is cross-on from the SSE at 6 mph, so the surface is a bit bumpy. The combined wave energy is a moderate 582, so there’s some push, but it’s not the cleanest.

Monday morning the 27th is where it starts to look good. Offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph cleans up a 3ft south swell with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is 378. It’s small, but glassy, clean conditions will make it fun for intermediate surfers.

The best bet of the first week is Tuesday morning the 28th of July. We’ve got offshore wind from the north at 6 mph, clean lines, and a 2ft south swell with a 12-second period. The energy is 334 – not huge, but with that glassy surface and the swell direction dead on the optimum south, it’s going to be pure, clean, and consistent. This is the standout.

Wednesday the 29th keeps the trend going with offshore winds in the morning and clean 2ft swell. Thursday the 30th sees a dip in quality, but Thursday afternoon goes glassy with a 2ft south swell – worth a look if you want it uncrowded.

Friday the 31st builds back up with a 4ft south swell and light cross-off wind in the morning. That’s a good one. Saturday August 1st has more offshore wind and a 3ft south-southeast swell.

Now, looking further out, there’s a proper pulse of energy coming through. On Tuesday August 4th, the afternoon shows a 5ft south swell at 12 seconds, with combined energy hitting 787 – that’s a strong push. The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but the size is there.

The real standout of the whole 16-day window is Wednesday morning August 5th. Glassy conditions – wind from the west at only 3 mph – and a 5ft south swell at 11 seconds. The energy is 669, and it’s going to be clean, powerful, and very good. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit strong for beginners, but intermediates and above will have a blast.

Thursday August 6th is good again in the morning with offshore wind and a 3ft south swell. The following weekend sees the swell drop off and shift east, with weaker energy and onshore wind, so it gets pretty ordinary from the 7th through the 10th. The run from the 8th to the 10th is mostly small, short-period east swell with poor wind, so not much to get excited about.

To sum it up: Tuesday morning July 28th for clean, small perfection, and Wednesday morning August 5th for the biggest, cleanest swell of the outlook. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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