Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Recreio’s got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a nice little bonus.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf, with no big gaps. It kicks off on Wednesday the 8th, but honestly, that first day is a bit of a washout. The swell’s there but it’s messy, and the wind is on it. Let’s just call Wednesday a write-off and wait for things to clean up.

Thursday the 9th is where it gets interesting. The morning is the real gem to start things off. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell pushing in from the SSW, with glassy conditions and a light NE breeze. That’s the kind of session you set the alarm for. The offshore wind is gonna have those lines holding up nicely. The combined swell energy is moderate (550), but the quality is there.

Friday the 10th keeps the good vibes rolling with clean morning conditions and a smaller 3ft SE swell, period stretching out to 14 seconds. That’s a nice, long-period groundswell that’ll wrap in cleanly, especially if you can find a bank that handles it. The energy is moderate (473).

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a mixed bag. Saturday sees a bit more size at 4ft, but the wind is a bit cross, so keep your expectations in check. Sunday morning is a standout again – 4ft SE swell with that offshore NNE breeze making for clean conditions. The afternoon on Sunday is absolute glass – 3ft and glassy wind. That’s a sneaky good session.

Now, Monday the 13th is a real highlight. The morning delivers a 5ft S swell with glassy conditions and light rain. This is the best on offer in the first week. The wind is dead calm, the swell has a nice 12-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 750. This is the session you want to be out for.

Tuesday the 14th sees the swell bump up to 6ft to 7ft from the S, but the cross-onshore wind takes the shine off. This is getting into the territory where it’s only for the experienced crew – beginners stay on the sand for this one. The energy is still strong (775), but it’s not clean.

The second week kicks off on Wednesday the 15th with a return to glassy conditions and a 4ft SSW swell. Thursday the 16th morning has a nice 5ft SSW swell and offshore NE wind – that’ll be clean and fun. The energy is moderate (639).

Friday the 17th is another standout for the second week. Morning has a 4ft SSE swell with offshore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at: 4ft SSE swell, 13-second period, and clean cross-off wind. Combined energy punches up to 844 – that’s solid, powerful surf. This is the best of the second week.

Saturday the 18th holds similar size (5ft SSE) but with a bit more wind. Still clean in the afternoon with offshore winds. Sunday the 19th drops off a little, but it’s still rideable.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st bring a shift in direction – E and ESE swells, but the period drops to just 7 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, so it’ll be choppier and less powerful. It’s surfable for a grovel, but don’t expect quality.

Wednesday the 22nd is your last real chance for a score in this window. The morning has a 6ft E swell with offshore NNE wind. The energy is high (814). That could be a bit of a beast, so only for the experts. Thursday the 23rd fades out with a clean 5ft ESE swell.

Overall, the standout is Monday the 13th morning – glassy, 5ft S swell, perfect. The backup is Friday the 17th afternoon. Both are clean, punchy, and worth a paddle out. Expect crowds at Recreio often, so get in early or you’ll be battling for waves.

Rusty

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