Figuera surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 14 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
24.4° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 Thursday (May 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
2
2
3
4
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
9
1.5
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
15
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
14
2.2
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
847
897
1791
1467
1275
1051
660
524
512
422
415
275
161
122
72
464
328
1974
3302
2407
1813
Wind (km/h)
0
W
10
E
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
SW
15
W
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
E
5
E
15
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
NW
5
WNW
20
WSW
5
S
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
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
3:51AM0.87m
6:03PM0.89m
Low Tide
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
11:16PM0.50m
11:20AM0.08m
00:06AM0.57m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
1
4
1
10
2
1
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
23
25
25
23
24
23
23
22
22
21
21
21
22
25
25
25
25
23
23
25
24
25
25
26
24
24
22
24
24
24
24
23
21
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
9
1.5
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
15
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
14
2.2
S
14
Energy kJ
847
897
1791
1467
1275
1051
660
524
512
422
415
275
161
122
56
464
328
1974
3302
2407
1813
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
7
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
12
0.3
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.8
S
18
Energy kJ
12
12
12
20
5
6
4
4
4
4
6
1
5
8
65
93
148
8
19
11
407
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
S
17
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
28
18
7
7
5
5
7
6
6
6
6
5
7
21
72
9
50
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
5
0.2
E
7
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
Energy kJ
36
29
4
7
3
8
16
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
12
0
298
20
20
56
0
0
11
0
13
13
23
19
13
12
12
13
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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