Barra da Tijuca surf break

Barra da Tijuca surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 -03
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Barra da Tijuca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra da Tijuca sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra da Tijuca this week:

The surf forecast for Barra da Tijuca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barra da Tijuca in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 27th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 27th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 26th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra da Tijuca over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)9988999999999981110111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44634323422828021118621120816314111293753287981821238557
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
5
SE
5
E
15
SE
10
ENE
5
E
15
ESE
5
NW
5
SW
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
S
10
SSE
10
NE
10
E
20
ESE
10
W
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoffglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
0.79
8:07AM
0.78
6:41PM
0.76
10:12AM
0.82
8:33PM
0.75
11:10AM
0.86
10:36PM
0.81
11:54AM
0.88
11:44PM
0.90
12:30PM
0.88
12:37AM
0.98
1:00PM
0.86
1:26AM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:01PM
0.48
1:22AM
0.21
2:13PM
0.48
2:34AM
0.22
3:24PM
0.45
3:44AM
0.20
4:27PM
0.40
4:50AM
0.17
5:21PM
0.32
5:50AM
0.15
6:09PM
0.23
6:46AM
0.16
6:53PM
0.14
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--
Sunset-6:21--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25-
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1-1----1--------44-11
Temp. °C222221222221252321242422242422272422272723
Feels °C (?)202122212021242323262524242524272425293127
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Information about the Barra da Tijuca Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Barra da Tijuca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra da Tijuca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra da Tijuca 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 da Tijuca) 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 da Tijuca 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.

Barra da Tijuca is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Rio de Janeiro. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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