Figuera surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 17 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
23.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
!
!
!
4
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.5
S
13
1.3
SSW
9
1.5
S
18
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
14
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
167
128
92
87
268
1375
3260
2313
1269
1933
2716
4027
3566
3334
2736
2437
1609
1355
957
714
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
W
20
SSW
15
SW
20
W
30
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
W
10
W
15
S
20
S
15
S
10
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
30
NE
10
SW
30
ESE
15
E
10
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:47AM0.89m
4:08PM1.06m
3:17AM0.88m
5:00PM0.98m
3:51AM0.87m
6:03PM0.89m
4:32AM0.86m
7:36PM0.82m
5:25AM0.83m
9:25PM0.79m
6:41AM0.79m
10:27PM0.80m
8:46AM0.79m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.32m
9:39AM0.00m
10:30PM0.41m
10:26AM0.03m
11:16PM0.50m
11:20AM0.08m
00:06AM0.57m
12:20PM0.14m
1:04AM0.60m
1:29PM0.21m
2:11AM0.60m
2:42PM0.26m
3:21AM0.55m
3:51PM0.28m
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
2
1
2
1
3
3
2
5
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
24
24
24
22
22
22
21
21
22
22
20
21
21
20
21
21
23
21
21
23
23
26
26
24
24
22
20
19
21
22
23
20
20
19
21
20
20
23
22
21
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.6
S
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
8
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
14
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
Energy kJ
275
167
128
92
65
268
331
3260
2313
1269
1933
2716
4027
3566
3334
2736
2437
1609
1355
957
714
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
E
4
0.3
E
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
13
1.5
S
18
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.8
ESE
6
Energy kJ
6
2
7
72
87
117
1375
12
12
5
5
6
12
14
13
6
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
S
16
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
21
0.2
E
12
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
1
4
21
9
82
76
11
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
0.7
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1
W
5
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.3
E
9
2.5
SSE
8
1.6
SE
7
0.7
E
6
Energy kJ
22
35
72
46
59
43
12
13
824
247
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
13
20
17
19
23
138
23
23
23
12
35
35
13
14
35
0
25
11
56
25
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
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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