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Geriba Surf Forecast
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Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.8° 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 135 | 114 | 137 | 110 | 90 | 96 | 56 | 54 | 86 | 151 | 172 | 116 | 90 | 53 | 56 | 47 | 30 | 26 | 49 | 150 | 86 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:07AM 1.09 | 3:34PM 1.28 | 3:34AM 1.04 | 4:11PM 1.22 | 4:00AM 0.98 | 4:54PM 1.12 | 4:26AM 0.91 | 6:03PM 10:58PM 1.01 0.80 | 4:57AM 11:36AM 0.85 0.37 | 7:26PM 11:43PM 0.94 0.92 | 6:14AM 11:31AM 0.80 0.48 | 8:34PM 12:11AM 0.88 0.98 | 7:33AM 0.80 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:52PM 0.13 | 8:48AM 0.10 | 9:27PM 0.27 | 9:11AM 0.12 | 10:08PM 0.45 | 9:29AM 0.19 | 11:49PM 0.61 | 9:36AM 0.27 | 9:26PM 12:59AM 0.80 0.70 | 9:39AM 0.37 | 12:32PM 0.34 | 8:50PM 2:16AM 0.87 0.75 | 9:54AM 0.48 | 1:44PM 0.37 | 8:28PM 0.88 | 4:07AM 0.71 | |||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | ||
| Sunset | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | ||
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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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