
Surf Forecasts:
Figuera surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,712 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E swell.
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 Monday (Sep 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figuera in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | E 7 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 176 | 46 | 135 | 114 | 168 | 201 | 165 | 86 | 49 | 113 | 1269 | 2712 | 2577 | 2099 | 1667 | 1191 | 714 | 357 | 284 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:51AM0.82m | 11:12PM0.71m | 12:26PM0.90m | 11:57PM0.82m | 12:55PM0.97m | 00:30AM0.92m | 1:22PM1.03m | 1:00AM1.01m | 1:47PM1.07m | 1:28AM1.09m | 2:11PM1.09m | 1:58AM1.14m | 2:33PM1.07m | 2:29AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.53m | 5:06AM0.28m | 5:56PM0.45m | 5:57AM0.18m | 6:30PM0.37m | 6:38AM0.10m | 7:02PM0.30m | 7:15AM0.03m | 7:34PM0.24m | 7:51AM-0.02m | 8:05PM0.19m | 8:27AM-0.02m | 8:37PM0.15m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
113 | 103 | 46 | 135 | 114 | 9 | 201 | 165 | 86 | 49 | 66 | 1269 | 2712 | 2577 | 2099 | 1667 | 1191 | 714 | 357 | 284 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 14 | E 14 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | WSW 5 | E 8 | S 18 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
13 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 23 | — | 9 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 68 | 404 | 124 | 96 | 51 | 46 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 46 | 22 | 113 | 121 | 83 | 36 | 34 | — | 19 | 41 | 20 | 11 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SW 2 | WSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
181 | 176 | 203 | 314 | 234 | 168 | 439 | 1 | 26 | 17 | 113 | 187 | 241 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 56 | 46 | 33 | 0 | 35 | 12 | 223 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 145 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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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.










