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
24.1° 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 Friday (May 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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 Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
0
1
2
4
3
3
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
15
2.3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
15
2.4
S
15
2.3
S
14
2.3
SSE
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
17
1.6
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
12
2
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1793
2529
3326
2689
2701
2412
2157
1886
848
485
400
242
182
133
394
1209
1045
769
413
225
670
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
ENE
20
NE
35
ENE
25
NE
10
N
15
ENE
25
NE
15
WSW
15
ENE
5
SE
10
NNE
15
E
10
N
30
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:23PM1.00m
6:09AM0.93m
8:05PM0.95m
7:19AM0.94m
8:50PM0.91m
8:14AM0.93m
11:32PM0.90m
9:33AM0.92m
11:16PM0.91m
11:09AM0.97m
11:32PM0.92m
11:52AM1.01m
11:57PM0.95m
Low Tide
12:27PM0.27m
9:14PM0.92m
1:21PM0.32m
9:00PM0.91m
2:32PM0.36m
9:01PM0.90m
3:47AM0.66m
3:54PM0.34m
4:27AM0.54m
4:40PM0.32m
4:59AM0.41m
5:18PM0.30m
5:31AM0.28m
5:58PM0.30m
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6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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5:12
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:09
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Temp °C
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
24
23
23
24
25
24
23
23
21
22
20
20
23
22
20
19
18
20
23
23
21
27
24
26
25
26
26
21
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
15
2.3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
15
2.4
S
15
2.3
S
14
2.3
SSE
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
17
1.6
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
12
1.8
S
9
Energy kJ
1793
2529
3326
2689
2701
2412
2157
1886
848
485
400
242
182
133
394
1209
1045
769
413
225
549
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.8
E
5
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
E
7
Energy kJ
12
12
12
14
13
6
6
33
10
10
9
27
55
51
49
48
25
16
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
13
0.2
S
19
0.7
S
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
6
4
29
92
6
5
12
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
4
0.9
E
5
1.1
E
5
1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
SW
5
1.4
S
7
2
S
9
Energy kJ
31
39
70
56
35
44
51
21
73
58
203
670
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
8
4
4
4
4
0
73
83
0
0
25
0
4
0
0
0
25
0
263
326
165
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
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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