Recreio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is a long-range look at Recreio, so let’s break it down.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start here. The first few days are pretty ordinary. Friday the 7th you’ll find some tiny 1ft SSE swell, but with glassy conditions it’s really only for the longboard or a sunset cruise. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a session without a thick wetsuit.

Saturday the 8th is a write-off for anything decent. The swell is messy and the wind is all over the shop. Skip it.

Now, Sunday the 9th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a clean 6ft SSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNW, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is going to be a standout for experienced surfers only, as the size is pushing into expert territory. The combined energy is strong at 1364 (moderate to strong). This is the best session on offer in the first week.

Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 14th sees a lot of solid swell, but it’s too big for Recreio. Swell heights from 7ft to 8ft, with longer periods, but the forecast keeps saying it’s too big for this break. The wind is often favourable, but the size is just overwhelming. If you’re a very experienced local who knows the place, you might find a window, but officially it’s not recommended.

Come Friday the 14th, the swell is still big at 7ft to 7ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are poor. Not a good call.

The real gem in the second week looks like Saturday the 15th morning. The swell drops to 5ft from the south with a 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the north. That’s a recipe for clean, fun waves. The combined energy is 773 (moderate). This is the other standout – a much more manageable size for intermediate surfers, with great conditions. Expect very good surf.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Sunday the 16th morning has clean 4ft waves with light cross-offshore winds – good for a cruise. Tuesday the 18th morning brings a clean 6ft easterly swell with light offshore winds, which should be fun and punchy, though the period is a shorter 8 seconds. Thursday the 20th morning has a glassy 5ft SW swell – another nice small window.

But watch out – Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd look like they could be too big again, with 10ft and 7ft swells, and the energy is strong to very strong (2761 and 1030). This is expert territory, and only for those who know the break intimately.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, target Sunday the 9th morning. If you’re intermediate, wait for Saturday the 15th morning. The rest of the period is either too small, too big, or too windy for a proper session.

Rusty.

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