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Arpoador surf break

Arpoador surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 17 Aug 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
21.2° C
 (Which is 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 (Aug 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
1.3
ESE
1.4
E
1
E
2
E
1.6
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.5
E
1
E
2.1
E
0.9
ESE
1.2
E
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)13131212111111116677787888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)905760510402272223194250315297230592380179110339238774168310164
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
10
ENE
10
NE
15
E
15
ENE
10
N
15
ESE
5
SW
5
NNE
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
N
25
WSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcrossglassoffcrossoffoffcross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:14AM
0.79
1:09PM
0.84
8:30PM
0.67
2:11PM
0.93
11:02PM
0.68
2:38PM
1.00
11:55PM
0.79
2:51PM
1.05
12:36AM
0.92
2:55PM
1.09
1:24AM
1.04
3:03PM
1.12
2:13AM
1.15
3:17PM
1.15
2:52AM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:03AM
0.79
5:57PM
0.56
5:42AM
0.27
6:41PM
0.51
6:28AM
0.14
7:27PM
0.46
7:16AM
0.03
8:10PM
0.41
8:07AM
-0.05
8:45PM
0.35
8:49AM
-0.11
9:13PM
0.31
9:23AM
-0.11
9:38PM
0.28
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunrise6:16--6:15--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:38-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212119202020222119252624262725272827312320
Feels °C (?)212018191819201817242523252627262625302019
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio de Janeiro

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Arpoador (calm at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport 12 km from Arpoador). 2.0m 14s groundswell from the S with a 0.6m 4s local chop from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    2 hours 6 minutes ago Arpoador
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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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