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
24.4° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
0
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
1.1
S
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
59
52
25
50
31
28
15
20
40
620
780
731
623
461
361
198
141
133
402
217
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
E
20
NE
20
NNE
15
SSW
10
W
5
W
15
E
20
NE
15
NNE
25
SSW
10
W
10
WSW
15
S
5
SE
5
NNE
20
E
20
NE
25
NNE
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
00:36AM0.99m
11:02AM0.89m
00:22AM0.99m
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
Low Tide
4:32PM0.25m
5:07AM0.52m
5:11PM0.19m
5:35AM0.41m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
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5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
3
Temp °C
27
25
27
28
25
26
25
24
26
25
24
29
25
24
26
25
25
25
25
24
27
27
26
27
29
26
28
26
27
29
27
26
32
25
27
29
27
28
27
25
25
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
1.1
S
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSW
11
Energy kJ
72
59
10
25
50
31
42
34
24
22
620
780
731
623
461
361
198
141
133
402
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.3
S
10
0.3
SE
7
0.3
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
12
18
27
17
7
11
27
15
15
40
52
81
81
71
62
44
78
77
74
68
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SE
7
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
E
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
S
4
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
SE
12
0.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
12
12
52
8
5
6
28
10
20
12
4
10
10
78
81
99
32
13
41
6
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.5
E
7
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
26
31
29
55
78
46
35
70
88
26
18
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
25
0
0
0
0
0
4
12
12
0
0
0
250
4
4
4
0
0
25
0
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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