Figuera surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 16 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
23.6° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (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

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
3
!
!
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3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
8
1.7
S
18
2.5
S
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
S
13
2.2
S
16
3
S
15
3
S
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
741
593
503
478
415
275
161
94
72
273
343
1759
3302
2650
1561
2383
3344
3806
3033
2507
2505
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
S
10
NE
25
NE
20
E
20
W
5
NNE
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
15
S
5
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
20
E
on
cross
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
4:32AM0.86m
7:36PM0.82m
5:25AM0.83m
9:25PM0.79m
Low Tide
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
12:20PM0.14m
1:04AM0.60m
1:29PM0.21m
2:11AM0.60m
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clear
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clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
1
1
7
9
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
34
Temp °C
23
23
23
24
25
22
23
22
22
22
21
21
22
21
22
21
21
20
20
20
20
25
24
26
24
26
21
26
23
23
24
18
19
21
20
21
23
20
19
21
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
1.3
SSW
9
0.6
S
13
1.7
S
18
2.5
S
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
S
13
2.2
S
16
3
S
15
3
S
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
Energy kJ
741
593
503
478
415
275
161
94
64
273
117
1759
3302
2650
1561
2383
3344
3806
3033
2507
2505
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
E
7
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
E
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
21
1.4
SSW
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
4
4
1
6
2
4
2
4
14
57
133
231
10
11
5
12
12
6
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
7
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
12
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
7
6
6
6
1
5
4
21
72
82
8
11
11
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
4
0.5
NE
4
1.1
SW
4
1.6
SSW
8
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
5
7
7
41
343
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
5
4
1
4
4
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
20
56
0
0
0
23
0
13
12
23
223
23
20
37
13
13
35
35
14
46
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
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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