Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Recreio for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a rollercoaster, but there are some killer sessions if you know where to look.

The water temp is a comfy 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season.

So, Monday the 24th kicks off with some serious power, but the waves are just too damn big for this spot. We're talking head-high to well-overhead at 8-10ft, and even with light winds, it’s going to be a nightmare unless you're a total charger. I’d sit this one out. Tuesday the 25th is the same story – still a ton of energy, still too much wave height.

The first real highlight is Wednesday the 26th. The morning session is an absolute beauty. The swell has dropped to a still-chunky 6-8ft from the south, but the wind is pure glass – dead calm. The water is loaded with energy. This is a day for experienced surfers only, but if you're up for it, it could be the best session you'll have. The afternoon gets a bit of side wind and the swell pushes back up, so get it while it's good.

Thursday the 27th keeps the quality rolling. The morning has a light offshore breeze with a solid 7-8ft southerly swell, so the waves will be clean and well-lined up. The afternoon on Thursday is another gold-plated window, with a slightly smaller but still powerful 6-7ft swell and clean conditions.

Friday the 28th is where things become manageable for everyone else. The morning has a nicely sized 4-5ft southerly swell with clean conditions and the energy has dropped to a moderate level. This is a great day for all intermediates to get stuck into. The afternoon is even smaller and cleaner but with less push. Saturday the 29th keeps it small and fun, with a 4-5ft easterly wind swell under offshore winds in the morning.

We hit a rough patch from Sunday the 30th through Tuesday the 1st of September. The winds turn onshore or the swell direction gets weird, and the quality tanks. It’s not worth paddling. If you've got a kite, the stronger afternoon breezes might look better.

Then it picks up again. Wednesday the 2nd of September brings a punchy 7-8ft SSW swell back in with clean cross-offshore winds, but it might be a bit heavy again. The afternoon on the 2nd is a better bet at 6-7ft and clean. Then Thursday the 3rd of September is another standout: a clean 6-7ft southerly groundswell with a light offshore breeze in the morning. The energy is still pumping. Another one for the experienced crew.

The second week settles into lighter but long-period groundswells. Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and Sunday the 6th of September all offer clean, rideable waves between 2-5ft. That Sunday morning has a long 13-second period, meaning the small waves will have surprising punch, though they might be a bit fast for this beach. Still, light winds and clean conditions make for a relaxed paddle.

Monday the 7th of September is a tease – a great morning with offshore wind and a nice 4-5ft southerly swell, but the afternoon gets ruined by a strong onshore wind. The last couple of days, the 8th of September, look poor.

So, your best bets are Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th of August for the heavy stuff, and Thursday the 3rd of September for another quality day for the experienced guys. For everyone else, Friday the 28th through Sunday the 6th (skipping the rough patch) have plenty of small, clean waves.

Rusty.

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