Barra da Tijuca Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.02° S 43.32° W

Barra da Tijuca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra da Tijuca sea temperature is
23.6° C
2.1° 

Barra da Tijuca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barra da Tijuca surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,821 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra da Tijuca this week:

The surf forecast for Barra da Tijuca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barra da Tijuca in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 11th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 11th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 11th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra da Tijuca over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
4
1
4
3
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
2.3
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.7
S
13
1.8
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.6
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1510
1391
1821
1109
833
957
972
912
1525
1443
1047
957
1315
888
613
418
324
263
317
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
10
E
10
NE
10
NE
15
E
10
NE
10
NNE
15
S
10
WSW
10
NE
15
ESE
5
NE
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
E
5
NNE
15
ESE
10
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:27AM0.82m
2:51PM1.06m
1:57AM0.92m
3:20PM1.04m
2:26AM0.99m
3:43PM1.00m
2:56AM1.05m
4:01PM0.95m
3:28AM1.06m
4:16PM0.91m
4:00AM1.04m
4:32PM0.88m
Low Tide
7:48AM-0.03m
8:28PM0.36m
8:31AM-0.08m
8:58PM0.34m
9:10AM-0.09m
9:26PM0.32m
9:46AM-0.05m
9:53PM0.29m
10:20AM0.03m
10:21PM0.27m
10:51AM0.12m
10:50PM0.25m
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
 mm
5
2
1
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
20
21
20
27
23
21
23
23
22
23
23
21
25
25
24
Feels °C
19
18
19
19
19
20
19
28
23
23
24
24
24
25
25
21
26
26
26
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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 16 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.

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