Barra de Guaratiba surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with ESE swell.
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 (Oct 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra de Guaratiba in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra de Guaratiba over the next 16 days.
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