Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 05 Apr 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
26.6° 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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 12PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 5th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
2
2
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.4
S
1
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.9
S
Period(s) (?)77771516161514131312121312121113131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8582634669490113511178565814012872481211723551819158658711062
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
10
S
10
W
10
W
10
SE
10
NE
20
NE
25
E
25
NE
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
NNE
20
WSW
25
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
5
WNW
20
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:26PM
1.14
4:20AM
1.01
5:03PM
1.05
4:51AM
0.93
6:01PM 12:13AM
0.96 0.64
5:44AM
0.85
7:11PM 12:16AM
0.90 0.71
7:04AM
0.80
12:10PM
0.49
8:11PM 12:07AM
0.87 0.79
8:06AM
0.79
11:23PM
0.88
9:39AM
0.81
11:40PM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16AM
0.15
9:37PM
0.42
9:19AM
0.22
9:27PM
0.52
9:25AM
0.29
9:26PM 12:37AM
0.60 0.62
9:41AM
0.38
9:37PM 1:56AM
0.68 0.66
10:16AM
0.49
1:36PM
0.46
9:52PM
0.78
4:08AM
0.61
3:59PM
0.39
4:47AM
0.51
4:46PM
0.27
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:39--5:38--5:37-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-1---1------1-1-12-1-
Temp. °C272625262525262625293026272525262625272724
Feels °C (?)312828292828262625313027272528282830272723
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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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