Figuera surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 27 Apr 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
24.5° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 4th May)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
10
2
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.5
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
29
22
34
959
748
862
1077
614
422
394
346
339
235
183
134
70
152
373
1457
6322
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
15
NE
15
NNE
20
E
20
NNE
20
W
25
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
ESE
30
SSW
20
WSW
35
S
15
SSE
10
ENE
cross
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
off
High Tide
00:55AM0.95m
12:43PM0.99m
1:15AM0.97m
1:18PM1.04m
1:35AM0.97m
1:52PM1.07m
1:56AM0.97m
2:25PM1.07m
2:18AM0.96m
2:58PM1.06m
2:41AM0.94m
3:30PM1.02m
3:05AM0.92m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.17m
6:38AM0.31m
7:00PM0.16m
7:11AM0.23m
7:35PM0.17m
7:42AM0.16m
8:08PM0.19m
8:13AM0.11m
8:40PM0.23m
8:43AM0.08m
9:12PM0.27m
9:14AM0.07m
9:45PM0.33m
9:48AM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
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5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
2
2
3
Temp °C
26
25
26
25
24
28
29
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
27
27
26
23
22
22
22
28
29
29
28
26
30
29
24
25
24
26
26
26
26
29
28
28
23
18
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
2
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
37
29
9
18
959
748
862
1077
614
422
394
346
339
235
183
134
57
152
109
1457
6322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
9
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
E
6
1.2
SSW
11
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
ESE
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
S
17
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
43
28
18
34
31
23
334
63
56
106
73
49
45
43
42
41
70
39
39
273
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
E
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
S
18
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
10
11
22
18
10
55
60
49
24
7
7
7
9
4
3
28
27
4
26
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
E
7
1.3
ENE
6
0.6
WSW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.7
SW
4
1.9
SSW
7
Energy kJ
42
77
57
130
8
7
14
7
14
373
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
5
Distance (km)
35
13
23
35
12
0
0
12
23
298
19
13
0
0
0
0
203
13
335
35
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
6
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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