Figuera surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 20 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
24.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (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

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
1
1
1
2
!
!
3
5
2
4
3
3
2
0
2
1
3
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
1.9
SSW
13
2.2
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1
S
10
1
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2981
2155
1269
2061
3299
3866
3370
2939
3001
2436
1561
1305
802
538
344
332
214
606
1750
1472
875
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
S
25
S
10
SSW
5
NW
15
ESE
25
ENE
30
NE
0
NE
10
WSW
5
NW
10
S
25
SSW
10
E
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
20
E
15
NE
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:03PM0.89m
4:32AM0.86m
7:36PM0.82m
5:25AM0.83m
9:25PM0.79m
6:41AM0.79m
10:27PM0.80m
8:46AM0.79m
11:06PM0.81m
10:30AM0.83m
11:37PM0.84m
11:34AM0.88m
00:04AM0.87m
Low Tide
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
4:23AM0.48m
4:51PM0.29m
5:15AM0.39m
5:43PM0.29m
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:10
3
5
5
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
6
1
Temp °C
22
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
23
23
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
22
22
21
18
20
23
20
19
21
26
22
24
24
24
23
22
22
23
22
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
1.9
SSW
13
2.2
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
SE
6
1.2
S
11
1.1
SE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.9
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
Energy kJ
2981
2155
1269
2061
3299
3866
3370
2939
3001
2436
1561
1305
802
538
124
332
118
113
1750
1472
875
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.7
S
18
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.1
E
8
1.2
S
11
0.8
ESE
6
1
S
10
1
S
18
1
ESE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
12
11
5
5
12
311
13
6
52
40
1
344
46
214
606
102
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
S
19
0.9
S
10
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
10
14
1
18
10
29
158
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
4
0.2
E
9
1.2
E
6
1.1
SE
7
1.4
ESE
6
0.9
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
18
6
89
114
137
63
216
114
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
13
17
23
23
223
13
13
25
0
35
0
13
0
13
256
0
56
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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