Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Recreio.

Right off the bat we’ve got some proper groundswell rolling in. For Saturday morning, the 4th of July, the water’s sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice bit of extra warmth in the lineup. The swell is 6ft out of the SSW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 1160 (moderate wave energy). The wind is glassy, absolutely no chop, so it’s clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but the size is pushing above 5ft, so it’s not one for beginners. The same day gets more wind and a bigger swell in the afternoon – 8ft SSW with 13-second period (long period groundswell) and energy at 1801, but the cross-on wind and the size make it really only for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Sunday the 5th keeps the energy high with 8ft SSW swell in the morning, period 12 seconds, and energy at 1588. The wind is offshore early, so the shape will be there, but again, it’s big – too big for learners. By afternoon it’s 7ft from the S with offshore wind still, but the size demands respect.

Monday the 6th is the standout for this first week. Morning sees 6ft from the S, 11-second period, with glassy conditions – clean, lined-up waves. The energy is 1052 (moderate), and it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s your pick. The afternoon turns a bit ordinary with cross-shore chop, so get in early.

After Monday, the swell drops off. Tuesday the 7th has a clean morning but smaller – 5ft SSE with offshore wind – worth a look for a fun session. Then from Tuesday afternoon through to Tuesday the 14th, there’s a real gap. The swell gets tiny, below 3ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or messy. The 9th and 10th have some clean moments with small offshore winds, but the waves are below knee height – not worth getting excited about. There’s a long stretch of poor to marginal surf conditions.

Then we get a proper pulse again on the 15th of July. Wednesday morning brings 8ft from the S with a 12-second period, clean offshore wind, and energy at 1599 (moderate wave energy). It’s big, so experts only, but the wind is favourable. That holds through Wednesday afternoon with 7ft and clean conditions.

But the real headliner arrives on Friday the 17th of July. The morning shows 8ft from the S with an incredible 17-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The combined energy hits 3643 (strong wave energy). The wind is light cross-shore, so the sets will be huge, clean, and powerful. This is only for experienced surfers – the size is over 8ft. Afternoon builds even more to 12ft S at 16 seconds, with energy at 5340 (very strong). That’s proper big-wave territory.

Saturday the 18th still has solid 7ft S swell at 14 seconds, clean offshore wind, and energy at 1910 – excellent for the experienced crew. Sunday the 19th drops into the 5ft range with clean offshore winds, still long period at 14 seconds, and good energy – a nice way to finish the window.

Crowds at Recreio are often an issue, so for the standouts – Monday 6th morning, and Friday 17th morning – get there early or you’ll be fighting for waves. The long period on the big swells makes Recreio, an exposed beach, a bit straight at times, but with the clean winds, it’ll still offer some gems.

Rusty.

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