Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 -03
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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
26.3° C
(Which is normal 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 31st Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 7th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 7th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.8
E
0.9
SSE
1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
1.4
E
1.1
ESE
1.5
E
1.1
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
0.2
S
1
E
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)11699988888888816813128811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3747116173152120100117252151263167198160211101301087461158
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
N
10
WSW
25
SW
15
W
15
WSW
15
S
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:29PM
1.17
2:13AM
1.10
2:14PM
1.23
2:38AM
1.12
2:52PM
1.26
3:03AM
1.12
3:24PM
1.25
3:28AM
1.11
3:54PM
1.21
3:53AM
1.07
4:26PM
1.14
4:20AM
1.01
5:03PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:46PM
-0.00
7:57AM
0.15
8:19PM
0.03
8:23AM
0.09
8:47PM
0.10
8:47AM
0.08
9:11PM
0.20
9:05AM
0.10
9:30PM
0.31
9:16AM
0.15
9:37PM
0.42
9:19AM
0.22
9:27PM
0.52
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42-
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-38-----------1--1--1
Temp. °C252625262625272725282925282926272625262625
Feels °C (?)252626252524262524282824313128282627272729
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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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