Barra da Tijuca surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, S swell with 2,911 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra da Tijuca over the next 16 days.
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