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Camboinhas surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Camboinhas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Camboinhas sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Camboinhas this week:
The surf forecast for Camboinhas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Camboinhas in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 2nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Camboinhas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 8 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 12 | |
76 | 87 | 161 | 482 | 1313 | 2021 | 1796 | 2648 | 3272 | 2303 | 1299 | 577 | 395 | 229 | 125 | 85 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 32 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:39PM1.01m | 2:21AM0.91m | 4:08PM1.00m | 2:50AM0.93m | 4:29PM0.99m | 3:27AM0.95m | 4:53PM0.97m | 4:10AM0.96m | 5:29PM0.95m | 4:57AM0.95m | 6:16PM0.93m | 5:49AM0.94m | 7:18PM0.91m | 6:46AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.11m | 9:20AM-0.11m | 9:48PM0.14m | 10:04AM-0.12m | 10:33PM0.16m | 10:50AM-0.11m | 11:19PM0.19m | 11:39AM-0.08m | 00:10AM0.21m | 12:32PM-0.04m | 1:04AM0.23m | 1:28PM-0.02m | 2:02AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:21 |
— | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 |
27 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 8 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
 kJ | 68 | 82 | 161 | 482 | 1313 | 2021 | 1796 | 2648 | 3272 | 2303 | 1299 | 577 | 395 | 229 | 125 | 85 | 62 | 56 | 45 | 84 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 12 |
| kJ | 76 | 87 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 16 | — | 27 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 45 | 30 | 22 | 21 | — | 58 | 56 | 53 | 32 | 109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 10 | S 13 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 20 |
| kJ | 42 | 46 | 39 | 54 | — | — | — | 16 | 15 | 13 | — | 20 | — | 19 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | 16 | 75 | 45 | 17 | 57 | — | — | 25 | 75 | 33 | — | 165 | 116 | 230 | 171 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 0 | 287 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Camboinhas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Camboinhas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Camboinhas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Camboinhas 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 (Camboinhas) 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 Camboinhas 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Rio de Janeiro? If you are looking for accommodation near Camboinhas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Rio de Janeiro, consider staying in Niteroi which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Rio de Janeiro where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sao Goncalo which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Marica, Rio de Janeiro and Itaborai.
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