Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The long-range picture for Recreio is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a slow start, then a proper pulse of solid south swell that’s going to be too much for this place, and then things settle back down into average, everyday waves. The highlight is definitely the weekend after next, but we’ll walk through it day by day.

The first real call is Saturday morning, August 8th. It’s small – only 1ft of south swell – and the water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus. It’s glassy with a light offshore, but the energy is weak (50). It’s just enough to get wet, but honestly, you’re not missing much if you sleep in.

The afternoon turns a bit bumpy as a cross-shore picks up, and the swell jumps a little to 5ft, but it’s messy. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday morning, August 9th is where things start to get interesting. The wind swings offshore and it’s clean. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong (1478). This is proper groundswell, the kind that has some push behind it. For experienced surfers, this is the first standout. It’s a touch on the bigger side, but the offshore wind will make it look a million bucks. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-onshore, so get your fill in the morning.

Monday, August 10th and Tuesday, August 11th are the problem days. The swell is up over 8ft, and the energy is cranking (1790). The winds are light but cross-onshore, and honestly, this is just too big for Recreio. It’s going to be a washing machine. Same story through Wednesday, August 12th – still too big, still not handling the size well. If you’re an expert and you’re frothing on the size, maybe, but for the average surfer, this is a skip.

Thursday, August 13th sees the swell drop back to a much more manageable 6ft, and the wind goes offshore again. This is good. Clean, lined-up, and the energy is still moderate (871). A much better option for the intermediate surfer. The afternoon is still clean, but the tide might make it a little fat.

Friday, August 14th is a bit of a letdown. The swell is still there at 7ft, but the wind goes onshore and it gets messy. Not great.

Now, for the true standout of the whole period: Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell is 6ft from the south, with a 13-second period. The wind is almost nothing, glassy. The energy is strong (1249). This is the cleanest, most powerful surf of the whole forecast. It’s going to be lined up, and with the light air, it’s going to be a proper session. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so again, get out early.

Sunday, August 16th is still okay, with a 5-6ft south swell, but the morning has a cross-shore and the afternoon is the better call. It’s clean and still has some energy (824). A solid backup.

The surf then starts to fade. Monday, August 17th sees the swell drop and the period shorten significantly to 6-7 seconds. It’s weak, pretty ordinary. Tuesday, August 18th has a nice offshore wind and a mix of swells, with the afternoon showing a new south pulse at 6ft with a 12-second period. That looks like a fun, clean option.

Wednesday, August 19th is another one that’s too big again, 8ft, and with an onshore wind, it’s going to be poor. After that, it’s a slow fade into the second week. Thursday, August 20th through Sunday, August 23rd sees the swell drop to under 4ft, with short periods and light winds. There’s a little bump on the 23rd, but it’s small and weak. The consistency drops right off, and you’ll be staring at a lot of flat, or near-flat, conditions.

So, bottom line: Get on it for the Sunday morning session on August 9th, and don’t miss the Saturday morning on August 15th – that’s the pick of the bunch. The rest is a bit of a lottery, with some fun windows in between the too-big and the too-small.

Take it easy out there.

Rusty

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