Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way for Recreio. There’s nothing on offer right at this moment, so we’ve got a bit of a gap to start.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday the 29th of July. It’s not a big session, but it’s a clean start. We’re looking at a nice long-period S swell at 2.6ft, with a period of 12 seconds pushing in. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, so it’s going to be clean, and the water is sitting at 71.8°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – no major anomaly. The combined swell energy is moderate (221). Not a standout, but a solid, pleasant afternoon.

Thursday the 30th is a washout. The wind swings onshore from the S and picks up, turning things sloppy. Friday the 31st has a tiny bit of energy in the morning, but the conditions are ordinary. The real story picks up again on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning session is looking good: offshore NNE wind again, with a clean 2.9ft S swell (12 seconds period). The energy is moderate (281). The afternoon holds up too with lighter cross-off winds. This is a decent little window for the weekend.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning offers a clean, glassy surf with 3.9ft of swell coming from the E, but the period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak. The wind is a light offshore from the N, so at least the surface will be smooth. The energy is moderate (241). Monday the 3rd is similar – offshore wind, 4.3ft E swell, but again the period is short, so it’s not packing much punch.

Now, if you can wait until the 4th of August, that’s where things get interesting. Tuesday afternoon is a standout. The swell jumps to a solid 3.6ft from the S, with a long 13-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE, and the combined swell energy is strong (706). We’re talking very good surf conditions. This is the pick of the first week, no doubt. The morning of the 4th is also good, with 2.6ft S swell and an offshore wind, so there’s a full day of potential.

The 5th of August sees a good morning with a clean 3.3ft S swell, but the afternoon gets blown out by a strong onshore wind. The 6th and 7th have some clean windows, especially the 7th morning with a nice 3.3ft S swell and 12-second period, strong energy (391), and a light cross-off wind. That’s a good one too.

We hit a bit of a lull mid-next week. The 8th has a decent morning, but the rest of the week is filled with light rain and messy onshore winds, with small, ordinary waves. It stays pretty flat and choppy through to the 11th.

But hold onto your board for the 12th of August. Wednesday morning shows a building 3.3ft S swell with a very long 16-second period. The energy is already very strong (625), but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit questionable. The afternoon though? That’s a beast. The swell jumps to 6.2ft from the S, with a 15-second period and a massive combined energy of 1734. It’s big enough for experienced surfers only. The wind is still cross-shore, so it might be a little lumpy, but the power is real.

Finally, on Thursday the 13th of August, we get the best of it. The morning session is excellent for experienced surfers: 5.9ft of S swell, 13-second period, and a light cross-off wind from the NE. The energy is still huge at 1734, and with those conditions, this is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. The afternoon is a bit more marginal with a cross-shore breeze, but the morning is the one to target.

So, to boil it down: Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon is your first true highlight for clean, solid waves. Then hold out for the 12th and 13th of August. The 13th morning is the crown jewel – big, powerful groundswell with cleanish winds. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got serious promise.

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