
Surf Forecasts:
Recreio surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Recreio this week:
The surf forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Recreio in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Recreio, stretching out over the next couple of weeks. It kicks off proper on Tuesday the 14th, and we’re looking at some decent SE groundswell rolling in. The water’s sitting at a pleasant 72°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are the real meat of this forecast. Tuesday afternoon (14th July) sees a swell building to 6ft from the SSE, with a nice long 10-second period. The energy’s moderate but solid (927), just a shame the wind is a light cross-on from the S, which will put a bit of a bump on the surface. It’s surfable, but not the cleanest.
Wednesday the 15th is where it all comes together. The morning glass off with a clear sky and a light offshore breeze from the NE is the standout here. You’ve got a solid 6ft of SE swell (10 seconds) and the wind is dead offshore – that’s going to be clean, lined up, and beautiful. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind, too. Thursday the 16th keeps the quality high with clean offshore winds and the swell easing slightly to 5ft, still pumping.
This is the best window. The wind is just about perfect through Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with that offshore flow keeping the faces smooth. The swell direction from the SE matches the optimum for Recreio, so expect some nice, peeling waves. It’s a very consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting around, but it can get crowded – just a heads up. The swell’s in the 5ft to 6ft range, so it’s a solid intermediate level; a bit much for the real beginners, but not out of control.
After that, the energy drops off. Friday the 17th is still fun with 3ft waves, but it tapers down to smaller, more ordinary conditions as we head into the following week. From around Monday the 20th through to the end of the week, the swell drops to below 3ft, and the energy dips into the low triple digits (152 to 87). It’s still surfable for a longboard or a fun-groveler, but nothing to get excited about.
Then we see a bit of a pulse again. Friday the 24th and into the weekend shows a return of 4ft E swell, with clean offshore winds. Not a standout, but a nice little pick-me-up.
The real kicker comes in the second week. On Monday the 27th, we get a jump to 6ft from the S with a clean offshore wind in the morning (612 energy). But the real standout is the 28th and 29th. Tuesday the 28th brings a long-period S groundswell (12 seconds) with a moderate 5ft, but the energy is strong (857). That’s a proper groundswell with a lot of punch. It’s clean with light cross-off winds. And Wednesday the 29th morning is a beauty – 5ft S swell, offshore wind from the N, and the energy is still pumping (727). That long period makes for some powerful, well-shaped waves, but it’s best on the points and reefs, not the beach breaks. Keep that in mind.
The long-range stuff is promising, but we’re a week and a half out, so don’t lock it in yet. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
778 | 741 | 685 | 664 | 420 | 540 | 496 | 282 | 212 | 184 | 160 | 116 | 116 | 470 | 156 | 186 | 119 | 122 | 103 | 152 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:40PM1.05m | 2:33AM0.90m | 4:13PM1.00m | 3:05AM0.96m | 4:40PM0.94m | 3:40AM0.99m | 5:02PM0.88m | 4:16AM0.99m | 5:22PM0.83m | 4:55AM0.95m | 5:43PM0.79m | 5:37AM0.88m | 6:08PM0.75m | 6:27AM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.38m | 9:30AM-0.08m | 10:01PM0.40m | 10:12AM-0.06m | 10:32PM0.40m | 10:52AM0.00m | 11:02PM0.40m | 11:31AM0.09m | 11:35PM0.39m | 12:09PM0.20m | 00:12AM0.37m | 12:50PM0.30m | 00:59AM0.37m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | |
5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | 5:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
778 | 741 | 685 | 664 | 420 | 540 | 496 | 209 | 124 | 184 | 160 | 116 | 49 | 219 | 156 | 102 | 119 | 122 | 103 | 152 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
64 | 27 | 46 | 42 | 65 | 17 | 7 | 282 | 212 | 3 | 124 | 82 | 38 | 46 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 16 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
85 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 46 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | — | NW 4 | E 7 | — | N 3 | E 8 | E 8 | N 3 | E 8 | — | N 3 | ENE 8 | — | NNW 3 |
— | — | — | 15 | 51 | 88 | 101 | — | 1 | 82 | — | 5 | 116 | 470 | 3 | 186 | — | 5 | 223 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Recreio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Recreio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Recreio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Recreio surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Recreio) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Recreio may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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