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
24.3° 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM. 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba 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 Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
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
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
3
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
12
0.7
E
9
0.6
S
14
1.1
S
18
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
28
15
21
40
233
393
1007
690
367
274
198
136
131
117
171
79
132
794
890
713
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
ENE
20
NNE
5
W
15
SSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
ESE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
ESE
10
NNW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
S
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:43AM1.00m
00:25AM1.00m
12:17PM1.08m
00:44AM1.02m
12:57PM1.13m
1:12AM1.04m
1:44PM1.15m
1:49AM1.05m
2:31PM1.17m
2:27AM1.06m
3:08PM1.17m
3:01AM1.06m
3:41PM1.16m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.16m
6:07AM0.30m
6:30PM0.15m
6:44AM0.20m
7:15PM0.16m
7:24AM0.11m
7:55PM0.18m
7:59AM0.05m
8:28PM0.22m
8:28AM0.04m
8:56PM0.29m
8:52AM0.07m
9:21PM0.37m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
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5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
7
Temp °C
27
26
25
27
26
24
28
29
25
26
26
24
26
25
24
28
28
26
26
24
23
29
27
29
30
28
26
28
28
25
27
27
27
29
27
26
29
29
28
25
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
SE
9
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
12
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.1
S
18
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
14
Energy kJ
30
44
37
33
40
233
393
1007
690
367
274
198
136
131
117
171
79
76
794
890
713
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
17
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
14
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
11
18
15
21
9
159
277
78
80
86
55
78
74
68
66
66
60
132
97
71
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
E
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
2
28
10
14
10
52
83
10
21
20
82
28
15
16
9
12
46
22
7
6
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.2
WSW
2
0.6
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.6
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
51
74
1
30
47
68
111
99
80
8
11
9
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
4
4
4
4
0
0
25
0
0
4
4
4
4
0
0
25
0
8
322
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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