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Barra da Tijuca Surf Forecast
/ Rio de Janeiro (47 surf breaks) / Brazil (447 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (23.02° S 43.32° W)

Barra da Tijuca Surf Forecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

1 h 43 min ago

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 (Mar 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra da Tijuca in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 29) at 9AM.
Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 26th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 29th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 29th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra da Tijuca over the next 12 days.
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 110 | 326 | 416 | 340 | 243 | 184 | 189 | 249 | 296 | 1484 | 1011 | 781 | 593 | 297 | 245 | 170 | 102 | 100 | 48 | 44 | 34 | 762 | 524 | 543 | 408 | 504 | 489 | 359 | 331 | 316 | 201 | 154 | 222 | 300 | 341 | 334 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:15AM 0.86 | 5:06PM 0.88 | 4:34AM 0.82 | 5:45PM 0.77 | 4:56AM 0.76 | 6:45PM 10:19PM 0.66 0.64 | 5:20AM 0.69 | 11:53PM 0.72 | 5:53AM 10:44AM 0.61 0.56 | 12:29AM 0.80 | 11:56AM 0.67 | 12:58AM 0.87 | 12:33PM 0.78 | 1:25AM 0.93 | 1:03PM 0.88 | 1:49AM 0.98 | 1:29PM 0.96 | 2:11AM 1.01 | 1:54PM 1.03 | 2:30AM 1.02 | 2:19PM 1.08 | 2:48AM 1.01 | 2:46PM 1.10 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:04PM 0.33 | 11:03AM 0.16 | 11:34PM 0.44 | 11:42AM 0.21 | 12:15AM 0.53 | 12:40PM 0.29 | 9:28PM 1:45AM 0.64 0.61 | 2:19PM 0.34 | 4:14AM 9:45AM 0.60 0.56 | 4:11PM 0.33 | 5:54AM 0.52 | 5:31PM 0.26 | 6:25AM 0.44 | 6:21PM 0.18 | 6:53AM 0.36 | 7:00PM 0.10 | 7:21AM 0.28 | 7:35PM 0.04 | 7:50AM 0.22 | 8:08PM 0.01 | 8:20AM 0.16 | 8:42PM 0.00 | 8:51AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Summary | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | light rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 25 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
Low °C | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C (?) | 30 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 |
Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.