Surf Forecasts:
Recreio surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with 976 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with S 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 (Sep 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Recreio in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Recreio for the next couple weeks.
The ocean is a warm 74°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year—makes for a comfy paddle.
The first real standout is Thursday the 3rd in the morning. We’re looking at a clean 7ft S swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NE. That’s gonna be some proper groundswell, well-shaped. The energy is solid (999), and the conditions are set to be very good. This is the one for the confident intermediate surfer.
Next up, Monday the 8th in the morning. A solid 5ft SSW swell, 10-second period, and light offshore E wind keeping it clean. The wave energy is stepping up (612), and expectations are high. A bit smaller than the 3rd, but still quality.
Look at Thursday the 10th in the morning. A 6ft E swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds. The wind is glassy, though, and the energy is pumping (799). This one’s a bit of a wildcard—short period means it could be a bit lumpy, but if it lines up, it’ll be a punchy, fun session. The water will be clean, so it’s worth a look.
In the long range, Monday the 14th in the morning shows potential. A 5ft E swell, short 7-second period, but clean offshore NNE wind. The energy is strong (632) and conditions are rated very good. It’s a week and a half out, so not locked in, but it’s got promise.
The real standout of the whole period is Thursday morning, the 3rd. That 7ft S swell, long 11-second period, and light offshore NE wind are going to deliver clean, powerful waves at Recreio. Not for beginners at that size, but for the intermediate crew, this is the session to circle.
There are some dead days, like the 5th, 12th, and 13th, where the surf is small or messy. The 5th is a total write-off with weak, tiny swell and ordinary conditions. The 12th and 13th are poor with onshore or cross-shore winds and low energy. But don’t worry—there’s enough good windows in this stretch to keep you stoked.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 925 | 890 | 976 | 786 | 559 | 331 | 210 | 125 | 59 | 122 | 51 | 173 | 238 | 382 | 182 | 478 | 577 | 577 | 231 | 247 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:04PM0.80m | 5:53AM0.85m | 5:34PM0.71m | 7:12AM0.73m | 6:11PM0.63m | 12:06PM0.83m | 7:33PM0.56m | 12:54PM0.93m | 00:18AM0.68m | 1:30PM1.00m | 00:47AM0.79m | 2:00PM1.03m | 1:14AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.27m | 1:25PM0.47m | 1:30AM0.31m | 9:23AM0.71m | 3:09PM0.55m | 3:11AM0.31m | 5:11PM0.54m | 9:26PM0.55m | 4:47AM0.24m | 6:23PM0.48m | 5:58AM0.13m | 7:00PM0.42m | 6:51AM0.03m | 7:31PM0.36m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WSW 5 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | E 8 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 925 | 890 | 976 | 786 | 246 | 331 | 210 | 44 | 55 | 39 | 18 | 173 | 238 | 19 | 64 | 478 | 577 | 577 | 181 | 247 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 5 | S 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 12 | E 7 | ESE 6 | S 18 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 35 | 36 | 23 | 210 | 559 | 141 | 107 | 125 | 59 | 5 | 51 | 70 | 48 | 50 | 26 | 62 | 6 | 29 | 231 | 117 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | E 9 | SW 4 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SSE 10 | S 14 | S 12 | S 9 | S 20 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 73 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 34 | 76 | 23 | 7 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ESE 4 | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 57 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | 21 | — | — | 382 | 182 | 43 | 70 | 82 | 87 | 99 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 90 | 0 | 78 | 129 | 62 | 164 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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