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Arpoador surf break

Arpoador surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 -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
22.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Nov 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arpoador in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 21st Nov)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
1.6
S
2
S
1.7
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.3
SSE
1.4
SE
1.2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)16161413131212111110121110108888889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4221269158110014592331781188276220326230319248175322370642306324
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
ENE
10
E
25
ESE
5
NNW
5
NE
15
SSW
10
W
15
SW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
5
NNE
30
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03AM
1.13
2:59PM
1.05
3:38AM
1.14
3:34PM
1.05
4:12AM
1.12
4:07PM
1.04
4:54AM
1.09
4:44PM
1.02
5:57AM
1.04
5:38PM
0.98
7:08AM
1.02
6:51PM
0.98
8:01AM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
0.06
9:47AM
0.29
9:45PM
0.10
10:13AM
0.37
10:09PM
0.17
10:39AM
0.47
10:31PM
0.24
11:48AM
0.57
11:06PM
0.33
1:22PM
0.63
1:21AM
0.35
2:12PM
0.67
2:15AM
0.36
Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58
Sunset6:16--6:16--6:17--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:21--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------16123227226421-
Temp. °C222123232228232324232223232221212122232222
Feels °C (?)212021212229232625252523242223182022232221
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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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