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Arpoador Surf Forecast
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Arpoador surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (May 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arpoador in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arpoador over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | |
233 | 184 | 98 | 69 | 68 | 54 | 613 | 1183 | 1705 | 1640 | 670 | 1380 | 1576 | 2478 | 2125 | 1972 | 1630 | 1431 | 820 | 663 | 633 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 3:34PM1.26m | 3:17AM1.02m | 4:14PM1.23m | 3:48AM1.01m | 5:00PM1.15m | 4:19AM1.00m | 6:14PM1.08m | 4:58AM0.98m | 7:24PM1.03m | 6:10AM0.96m | 8:06PM0.98m | 7:20AM0.97m | 8:51PM0.94m | 8:15AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:24PM0.41m | 10:09AM0.10m | 11:14PM0.56m | 10:47AM0.17m | 00:37AM0.67m | 12:07PM0.25m | 1:35AM0.73m | 1:22PM0.30m | 10:09PM0.95m | 2:16PM0.35m | 9:55PM0.94m | 3:24AM0.77m | 3:27PM0.39m | 9:56PM0.93m | 4:42AM0.69m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 |
5 | 2 | — | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 11 | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
27 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 233 | 184 | 98 | 69 | 45 | 45 | 227 | 1183 | 1705 | 1640 | 670 | 1380 | 1576 | 2478 | 2125 | 1972 | 1630 | 1431 | 506 | 663 | 633 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 18 | E 5 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 15 | S 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 5 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | S 14 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 68 | 54 | 72 | 223 | 173 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 820 | 151 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | E 7 | S 18 | — | — | S 16 | S 20 | SE 12 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 45 | 124 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 5 | — | WSW 3 | SW 6 | SW 8 | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 32 | 613 | — | — | 65 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 670 | 200 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 3 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 32 | 193 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 116 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
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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.
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