Surf Forecasts:
Geriba surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,008 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with SSE swell.
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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Geriba.
Right now, we are in a bit of a dry spell. The surf report is pretty bleak for the first stretch, with a long gap of nothing much to get excited about. From Monday, July 13th right through to early on Wednesday, July 22nd, the waves are either tiny, messy, or just plain ugly. The wind is mostly howling cross-on or cross-off, and the swell energy is weak to moderate at best (cranking between 16 and 849). It’s a solid 9-day stretch where the paddle out just isn't worth it.
Things start to look a bit more hopeful on the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. We've got a 2.6ft S swell creeping in with a nice long 14-second period, pushing a combined energy of 325. The wind is off from the NE and clean, so for a beginner-friendly spot like Geriba (Brazil), that's about as good as it gets for a small but clean session. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but the quality should be there. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Then, keep your eyes on Sunday, July 26th. That morning is the standout. A solid 7.9ft S groundswell is forecast, with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is strong at (2051). The wind is light offshore from the NNE – gentle and glassy. That is going to produce some clean, powerful lines. Those long-period S swells can get a bit straight at beach breaks, but Geriba handles them well when the wind plays ball. The 7.9ft height is getting up there, so this is one for the competent surfers; beginners might find it a bit heavy. Crowds are likely, but for waves that clean, you won't mind sharing.
After that peak, the following Monday morning (July 27th) still has size at 8.2ft S but the wind swings cross-on from the WSW, chopping it up into a messy, difficult wave – a step down from the day before.
So, to sum it up: the first 9 days are a write-off. The best bet is the morning of Sunday, July 26th for a proper pulse of clean, solid swell. The small window on Wednesday, July 22nd is a decent warm-up for the smaller boards. Stay patient.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 564 | 564 | 717 | 792 | 1008 | 878 | 700 | 738 | 702 | 739 | 860 | 634 | 435 | 309 | 224 | 98 | 77 | 31 | 21 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:12AM0.89m | 3:09PM1.17m | 2:11AM0.98m | 3:39PM1.20m | 2:56AM1.07m | 4:06PM1.20m | 3:31AM1.16m | 4:33PM1.16m | 4:03AM1.19m | 5:02PM1.10m | 4:37AM1.18m | 5:37PM1.04m | 5:20AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50AM-0.05m | 8:37PM0.34m | 8:31AM-0.11m | 9:08PM0.38m | 9:07AM-0.10m | 9:39PM0.44m | 9:44AM-0.04m | 10:11PM0.50m | 10:25AM0.06m | 10:53PM0.54m | 11:20AM0.18m | 11:44PM0.54m | 12:10PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 121 | 92 | 110 | 69 | 792 | 1008 | 878 | 700 | 738 | 702 | 739 | 860 | 634 | 435 | 309 | 224 | 98 | 77 | 31 | 21 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 11 | S 16 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 |
| kJ | 103 | 43 | 81 | 19 | 24 | 10 | 53 | 48 | 28 | 40 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | SE 11 | NE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | S 14 | S 10 | — | — | S 20 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 17 | S 12 |
| kJ | 175 | 150 | 43 | 2 | 62 | 36 | 20 | 2 | — | — | 16 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 261 | 564 | 564 | 717 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 43 | 56 | 182 | 191 | 148 | 252 | 214 | 162 | 332 | 254 | 204 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 301 | 326 | 326 | 250 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 124 | 98 | 63 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 73 | 63 | 60 | 73 |
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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).
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