Figuera surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 3AM.

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) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

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)
1
2
3
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
2
3
4
!
!
4
4
1
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
0.8
SSW
9
1.6
SW
9
1.8
S
17
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
14
2
S
13
2.2
S
15
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
741
593
503
486
415
275
161
94
72
94
363
1977
3260
2606
1421
2293
3163
3187
2327
2091
2299
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SSE
10
NE
25
NE
20
E
15
NW
5
W
25
WSW
15
NNE
25
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
5
S
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
25
SSE
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
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
2
4
3
5
6
2
1
4
13
Temp °C
23
23
23
25
25
23
24
24
23
23
22
22
21
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
25
24
26
25
26
24
24
23
24
22
20
21
22
20
21
21
20
20
21
22
17
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
0.8
SSW
9
0.5
S
13
1.8
S
17
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
14
2
S
13
2.2
S
15
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
Energy kJ
741
593
503
486
415
275
161
94
64
94
81
1977
3260
2606
1421
2293
3163
3187
2327
2091
2299
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
SW
5
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
4
4
1
6
5
4
8
11
13
87
78
264
10
12
5
11
12
12
13
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
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
9
0.4
S
20
0.2
E
12
Energy kJ
7
6
6
6
6
5
7
21
72
29
127
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
7
0.7
NE
5
0.4
SW
2
0.6
WSW
4
1.6
SW
9
1.1
E
5
Energy kJ
5
22
2
8
363
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
20
56
0
25
11
12
11
203
0
292
273
23
23
35
12
0
14
14
0
0
261
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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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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