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Caravelas Surf Forecast
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Caravelas surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 21 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Caravelas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caravelas sea temperature is
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caravelas this week:
The surf forecast for Caravelas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caravelas in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 22nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 22nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 22nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caravelas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 7 | |
1793 | 2529 | 3326 | 2689 | 2701 | 2412 | 2185 | 1313 | 848 | 485 | 400 | 242 | 182 | 133 | 140 | 1297 | 1163 | 757 | 407 | 268 | 246 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 7:23PM1.00m | 6:09AM0.93m | 8:05PM0.95m | 7:19AM0.94m | 8:50PM0.91m | 8:14AM0.93m | 11:32PM0.90m | 9:33AM0.92m | 11:16PM0.91m | 11:09AM0.97m | 11:32PM0.92m | 11:52AM1.01m | 11:57PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.27m | 9:14PM0.92m | 1:21PM0.32m | 9:00PM0.91m | 2:32PM0.36m | 9:01PM0.90m | 3:47AM0.66m | 3:54PM0.34m | 4:27AM0.54m | 4:40PM0.32m | 4:59AM0.41m | 5:18PM0.30m | 5:31AM0.28m | 5:58PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
 kJ | 1793 | 2529 | 3326 | 2689 | 2701 | 2412 | 2185 | 1313 | 848 | 485 | 400 | 242 | 182 | 133 | 125 | 1297 | 1163 | 757 | 407 | 268 | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 5 | E 8 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | S 14 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 20 | 10 | 46 | 38 | 35 | 140 | 39 | 5 | 49 | 25 | 17 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | SSE 15 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 15 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 23 | 40 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 44 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | E 7 | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | 77 | 80 | 56 | 8 | 33 | 45 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 50 | — | 36 | 102 | 246 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 327 | 15 |
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Information about the Caravelas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caravelas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caravelas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caravelas 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 (Caravelas) 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 Caravelas 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.
Caravelas is 10 km (6 miles) from Cabo Frio. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo Frio. Cabo Frio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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