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Arpoador surf break

Arpoador surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 -03
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Arpoador surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arpoador sea temperature is
26.8° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arpoador this week:

The surf forecast for Arpoador over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arpoador in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 18th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 18th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 20th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arpoador over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 97mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
1.8
E
0.8
ESE
1.1
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
1.6
SSW
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)7777788889999910101211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)53303541276251434532629731832527525129023940423817712290
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
5
N
10
N
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NW
20
SW
10
S
25
SW
15
SSW
5
NE
5
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
NNW
5
SW
15
S
5
NNW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		onononglassglasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		oncross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:53AM
1.16
2:39PM
1.16
3:25AM
1.23
3:14PM
1.25
3:55AM
1.27
3:46PM
1.30
4:26AM
1.26
4:17PM
1.31
5:01AM
1.21
4:52PM
1.27
5:43AM
1.12
5:38PM
1.19
6:32AM 11:48AM
1.03 0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:06PM
0.03
9:31AM
0.28
9:38PM
0.01
9:58AM
0.32
10:06PM
0.02
10:23AM
0.37
10:35PM
0.07
10:47AM
0.44
11:07PM
0.14
11:09AM
0.51
11:53PM
0.24
11:27AM
0.55
12:56AM
0.34
11:29AM
0.56
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26
Sunset6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:42--
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------283125573251-----
Temp. °C282630292730262322222222222222232324252424
Feels °C (?)293032302931272621232425252525262627272827
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Information about the Arpoador Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arpoador provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arpoador can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arpoador 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 (Arpoador) 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 Arpoador 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.

Arpoador is 14 km (9 miles) from the very large city of Niteroi. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Niteroi. Niteroi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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