Figuera surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03
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Figuera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Figuera sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figuera this week:

The surf forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Figuera in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.5
S
14
1.6
SSW
8
1.5
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3379
2258
1713
992
847
897
1791
1467
1295
1051
660
534
503
478
403
326
202
125
107
359
309
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NE
20
E
20
NNE
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
N
5
N
15
SW
15
W
5
SSE
10
S
5
NNE
15
NE
10
SE
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
SSW
10
N
20
W
25
W
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
High Tide
00:28AM0.98m
12:21PM1.01m
1:00AM0.99m
1:06PM1.08m
1:29AM0.97m
1:50PM1.13m
1:55AM0.94m
2:35PM1.14m
2:21AM0.91m
3:20PM1.12m
2:47AM0.89m
4:08PM1.06m
3:17AM0.88m
5:00PM0.98m
Low Tide
6:15AM0.28m
6:40PM0.11m
6:56AM0.20m
7:28PM0.11m
7:36AM0.12m
8:14PM0.15m
8:15AM0.06m
9:00PM0.22m
8:56AM0.02m
9:45PM0.32m
9:39AM0.00m
10:30PM0.41m
10:26AM0.03m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
1
1
5
1
1
2
Temp °C
21
22
23
22
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
22
22
24
24
23
25
25
23
24
23
21
20
22
21
25
25
26
26
24
23
26
24
25
25
26
26
29
27
24
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
1.6
SSW
8
1.5
S
8
Energy kJ
3379
2258
1713
992
847
897
1791
1467
1295
1051
660
534
503
478
403
326
202
125
90
359
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
26
25
26
13
12
12
22
11
10
10
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
107
168
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
22
33
33
18
28
18
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
22
50
10
10
137
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
S
4
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
8
9
15
15
7
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
14
25
0
12
0
11
0
0
298
31
0
273
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
23
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Figuera Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Figuera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Figuera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Figuera 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 (Figuera) 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 Figuera 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.

Figuera is 13 km (8 miles) from Sao Pedro da Aldeia. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Pedro da Aldeia. Sao Pedro da Aldeia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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