Volta da Jurema Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, this is a tough outlook. We’re looking at a long stretch of surf that’s just not cooperating. The wave energy is moderate at best, with combined energy values sitting between 179 and 339, but the quality is just not there. The swell is coming from the east, but it’s a short-period, weak windswell at only 7 seconds, and sometimes dropping to 6 seconds. That’s not going to produce any real shape or power. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 82°F, which is a little unusual for this time of year.

The first recommendation doesn’t come in until the morning of Saturday, the 12th, and even then it’s only a marginal call. Before that, from Tuesday the 8th right through to Friday the 11th, we’ve got a solid run of “poor surf conditions” with scores of zero. So, four days of nothing. Then, on Saturday the 12th afternoon, we finally get a hint of something rideable, but it’s still just a blip.

The only spot in the whole forecast is Volta da Jurema. It’s a reef break, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the north, which is a bummer because the swell is coming from the east. The wind is a constant cross-off or cross, with speeds of 15 to 19 mph, which is fresh and messy. It’s not clean, glassy, or offshore. The swell height hangs around 5 ft to 6 ft, so it’s manageable for most, but with that short period and onshore wind, the waves are going to be junky and hard to surf.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday, the 12th. We’ve got a 6 ft east swell with a 7-second period, combined energy of 313, and the wind is cross-off. It’s clean, but it’s still not good. The next possible moment is the afternoon of Tuesday, the 22nd, where we get a marginal rating again, with a 5 ft east swell and cross-off wind. That’s a long wait for very little reward.

Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The consistent east wind and moderate swell energy might be fun for a kite, but for a surfer, it’s a big yawn. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

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