Arpoador surf break

Arpoador surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 08 Feb 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
27.9° C
(Which is 2.1°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 Monday (Feb 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arpoador in the next 12 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 9th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 9th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 9th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
1.4
E
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
1.5
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
1.3
E
0.8
ESE
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)131211111111111313121211711117777714
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3423363032331851822572772682331711601784040204504315456146
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
N
5
ENE
10
N
5
NNE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
N
5
N
10
N
5
NNW
15
SE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
ESE
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
ESE
5
N
5
NNE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
glassoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscrossoffoffcrossoffoffcrosscross-
off
offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
0.60
7:03AM
0.86
7:48PM 12:49AM
0.88 0.67
7:48AM
0.78
2:46PM
0.51
8:52PM 2:02AM
0.79 0.73
8:50AM
0.72
11:46PM
0.82
11:13AM
0.75
12:23AM
0.91
12:03PM
0.87
1:06AM
1.01
12:46PM
0.99
1:58AM
1.10
1:33PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:14PM 1:45AM
0.60 0.59
11:29AM
0.47
11:24PM
0.66
4:48AM
0.64
1:26PM 4:51PM
0.50 0.48
1:16AM
0.73
5:49AM
0.55
5:48PM
0.37
6:30AM
0.47
6:32PM
0.26
7:13AM
0.40
7:19PM
0.16
7:59AM
0.33
8:07PM
0.07
8:38AM
0.28
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41-
Sunset--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:34--6:32--6:32--6:31
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
15--3-------11-----1--
Temp. °C242324222425242727262929273030273029293030
Feels °C (?)272627232728273030283230313231303331333232
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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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