Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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Geriba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Geriba sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Geriba this week:

The surf forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 16th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 22nd May)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 21st May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW 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)
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
1.1
SSW
9
1.2
S
18
2.4
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.9
S
16
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
S
13
2.3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
486
370
307
302
289
231
130
94
70
63
194
885
2768
1984
1144
1772
2616
2651
1822
1567
2125
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
NE
25
NE
25
E
10
NW
10
WNW
20
SW
15
N
20
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
S
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
E
5
S
25
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:49PM1.23m
2:42AM1.00m
3:33PM1.23m
3:16AM0.99m
4:13PM1.19m
3:47AM0.98m
4:59PM1.12m
4:18AM0.97m
6:13PM1.05m
4:57AM0.95m
7:23PM1.00m
6:09AM0.93m
8:05PM0.95m
Low Tide
8:49PM0.26m
8:41AM0.04m
9:29PM0.38m
9:14AM0.07m
10:19PM0.53m
9:52AM0.14m
11:42PM0.64m
11:12AM0.22m
00:40AM0.70m
12:27PM0.27m
9:14PM0.92m
1:21PM0.32m
9:00PM0.91m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light 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
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
<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
1
3
6
6
5
4
2
2
1
14
Temp °C
24
23
23
25
25
22
24
26
24
24
22
21
21
21
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
26
24
26
25
24
22
24
25
24
25
21
20
23
21
20
21
21
21
21
22
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
13
1.2
S
18
2.4
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.9
S
16
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
S
13
2.3
S
14
Energy kJ
486
370
307
302
289
231
130
25
67
63
89
885
2768
1984
1144
1772
2616
2651
1822
1567
2125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
7
0.7
S
10
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
6
1.2
S
14
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
94
26
25
21
598
16
11
10
11
12
12
24
23
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
7
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
21
1.2
SSW
8
0.2
S
20
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
2
6
6
6
4
7
21
70
57
137
176
30
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.7
ENE
5
0.3
SW
2
1.1
SSW
9
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
2
10
12
19
1
194
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
12
83
0
0
25
0
4
231
0
263
301
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
4
289
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 Geriba Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Geriba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Geriba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Geriba 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 (Geriba) 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 Geriba 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.

Geriba is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Armacao de Buzios. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Armacao de Buzios. Armacao de Buzios has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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