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
25.0° 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 Monday (May 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
1.8
S
7
2.2
S
11
2.5
S
13
2.3
S
13
2.3
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
349
1200
1989
1766
2543
3619
2580
1321
683
488
287
175
121
62
99
66
69
73
84
71
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
S
10
S
15
E
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
E
25
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:41PM1.16m
3:33AM1.05m
4:13PM1.12m
4:04AM1.02m
4:51PM1.07m
4:39AM0.98m
5:48PM1.02m
11:22PM0.66m
5:31AM0.93m
7:00PM0.99m
6:48AM0.91m
7:55PM0.98m
7:46AM0.92m
8:57PM0.97m
Low Tide
9:21PM0.37m
9:12AM0.14m
9:43PM0.47m
9:26AM0.23m
9:54PM0.57m
9:38AM0.32m
9:44PM0.66m
10:07AM0.41m
12:19PM0.39m
9:58PM0.74m
1:16PM0.41m
2:51AM0.66m
2:48PM0.39m
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
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5:21
5:20
5:19
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5
Temp °C
24
23
23
23
23
22
24
23
23
26
25
24
26
26
23
27
27
24
28
28
24
23
21
22
22
20
19
22
21
22
25
24
25
25
24
21
24
24
22
25
25
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
2.2
S
11
2.5
S
13
2.3
S
13
2.3
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
E
7
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
13
1.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
74
55
1200
1989
1766
2543
3619
2580
1321
683
488
287
67
121
62
99
66
69
73
84
259
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
7
0.8
S
12
0.4
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.3
S
11
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
126
87
36
39
39
37
76
97
87
175
55
6
9
7
20
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
E
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
21
46
36
6
9
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
5
1.8
S
7
0.7
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
7
1
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
37
349
11
92
105
113
109
103
117
111
117
181
279
291
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
4
4
4
0
25
0
61
83
0
0
83
0
73
83
63
63
73
63
61
73
63
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
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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