Surf Forecasts:
Arpoador surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSE swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arpoador this week:
The surf forecast for Arpoador over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arpoador in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arpoador over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
553 | 390 | 371 | 490 | 613 | 368 | 285 | 216 | 191 | 131 | 117 | 54 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 42 | 51 | 50 | 64 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:35PM1.13m | 5:18AM1.09m | 6:39PM1.12m | 6:22AM1.07m | 7:30PM1.10m | 7:19AM1.06m | 8:16PM1.07m | 8:09AM1.04m | 9:12PM1.02m | 9:14AM1.00m | 10:35PM0.99m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:25PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.31m | 00:56AM0.63m | 12:54PM0.35m | 1:42AM0.66m | 1:42PM0.37m | 2:25AM0.67m | 2:30PM0.38m | 3:46AM0.65m | 4:04PM0.38m | 5:01AM0.55m | 5:16PM0.34m | 5:43AM0.43m | 6:05PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 4 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
553 | 390 | 371 | 490 | 613 | 368 | 285 | 216 | 191 | 131 | 117 | 54 | 37 | 26 | 3 | 24 | 42 | 51 | 50 | 64 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 12 | — | SE 7 | ESE 4 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | E 5 | SW 5 |
9 | 56 | 49 | 29 | 29 | 41 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 40 | 27 | 11 | — | 7 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | — | S 19 | S 18 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 |
9 | — | 7 | 25 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — |
— | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 0 | 6 | 117 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 32 |
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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 16 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.










