Barra da Tijuca surf break

Barra da Tijuca surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 05 Feb 2026 -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
27.8° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Feb 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 8th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 9th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 9th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.9
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)76666661076513121211111012111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)152818918181417191823273339314242185175225209198240
Wind
(km/h)
0
WSW
10
SW
10
N
5
NW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NE
5
SW
5
NNW
10
W
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
N
5
S
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
SE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
glassglassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassglassglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:15PM
1.03
4:50AM
0.88
4:47PM
0.97
5:09AM
0.84
5:22PM
0.89
5:29AM
0.80
6:01PM
0.80
5:53AM
0.75
6:53PM
0.70
6:22AM
0.68
11:35PM
0.68
7:11AM
0.61
12:38AM
0.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
0.28
11:06PM
0.12
11:07AM
0.27
11:37PM
0.22
11:40AM
0.28
12:11AM
0.32
12:21PM
0.30
12:55AM
0.42
1:17PM
0.33
2:04AM
0.51
2:38PM
0.36
3:53AM
0.55
4:16PM
0.34
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:36--6:35-
thunderstorm
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rain showers
part cloud
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thunderstorm
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mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
566-254614336111-1--21
Temp. °C262524272624252524262625232323262524302926
Feels °C (?)312927312928313028282830272627302928343131
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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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