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Barra de Guaratiba Surf Forecast
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Barra de Guaratiba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barra de Guaratiba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra de Guaratiba sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra de Guaratiba this week:
The surf forecast for Barra de Guaratiba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra de Guaratiba in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra de Guaratiba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 92 | 119 | 107 | 128 | 91 | 58 | 55 | 71 | 285 | 324 | 384 | 268 | 268 | 322 | 196 | 181 | 172 | 155 | 25 | 82 | 155 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | glass | cross | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:00AM 1.07 | 1:19PM 1.07 | 2:10AM 1.09 | 1:49PM 1.16 | 2:25AM 1.11 | 2:19PM 1.21 | 2:44AM 1.11 | 2:50PM 1.23 | 3:05AM 1.11 | 3:22PM 1.21 | 3:27AM 1.08 | 3:54PM 1.16 | 3:51AM 1.04 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:27PM 0.06 | 7:51AM 0.34 | 8:04PM 0.03 | 8:20AM 0.27 | 8:38PM 0.03 | 8:48AM 0.21 | 9:08PM 0.06 | 9:13AM 0.16 | 9:37PM 0.12 | 9:38AM 0.14 | 10:04PM 0.20 | 10:01AM 0.13 | 10:29PM 0.29 | 10:25AM 0.15 | |||||||||
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | ||
| Sunset | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 | ||
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Information about the Barra de Guaratiba Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra de Guaratiba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra de Guaratiba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra de Guaratiba 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 (Barra de Guaratiba) 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 Barra de Guaratiba 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.
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