
Surf Forecasts:
Figuera surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with 1,446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figuera over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 83 | 235 | 163 | 249 | 192 | 194 | 167 | 110 | 151 | 530 | 698 | 505 | 1446 | 1258 | 707 | 543 | 319 | 198 | 204 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.98m | 3:43AM1.09m | 3:49PM0.94m | 4:17AM1.01m | 4:09PM0.90m | 4:53AM0.92m | 4:32PM0.85m | 5:36AM0.82m | 4:58PM0.78m | 6:43AM0.72m | 5:32PM0.71m | 10:58AM0.73m | 6:59PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.11m | 9:47PM0.16m | 10:16AM0.21m | 10:17PM0.17m | 10:46AM0.32m | 10:49PM0.20m | 11:18AM0.42m | 11:29PM0.25m | 12:03PM0.52m | 00:26AM0.32m | 1:27PM0.59m | 2:00AM0.37m | 3:38PM0.60m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | 2 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
14 | 83 | 235 | 163 | 249 | 99 | 194 | 84 | 110 | 151 | 530 | 698 | 505 | 1446 | 1258 | 707 | 543 | 319 | 198 | 204 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SW 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 14 | SSE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 87 | 192 | 86 | 167 | 52 | 45 | 45 | 18 | 138 | 42 | 35 | 26 | 94 | 60 | 54 | 41 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | S 13 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | S 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
52 | 37 | 10 | 55 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 24 | 50 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 4 | — | — | — | 10 | 77 | 33 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | WSW 4 |
— | — | — | 25 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 47 | — | — | — | 31 | 51 | 119 | 115 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 35 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 56 | 46 | 71 | 133 | 71 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
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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.










