Geriba Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.78° S 41.91° W

Geriba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Geriba sea temperature is
22.7° C
0.4° 

Geriba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Geriba surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, S swell with 2,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSE swell.

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 (Aug 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 11th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and get straight to it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so you gotta pick your moments.

Right out of the gate, Thursday and Friday are pretty much a write-off. We’ve got some small, weak swell at Geriba (Rio de Janeiro) rolling in, but it’s messy and not doing much. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need the full rubber.

The weekend doesn’t offer much either. Saturday has a little more size, but the period is short and junky. Then on Sunday morning, things get interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft with a 15-second period and the wind is offshore from the NNE. The energy is still moderate, with a reading of 1139, but it’s the first real sign of life. It’s still a bit raw, but for the experienced crew, that Sunday dawn patrol could be worth the look. The afternoon, though, gets chopped up by cross-onshore wind, so get it while it’s clean.

Monday and Tuesday are blown out with onshore winds and rising, lumpy swell. It’s not going to be pretty. Wednesday the 12th, though, is a real standout. The wind swings light offshore from the ENE and we get a solid 6-6ft of S swell with a 12-13 second period. The energy is pushing strong, around 1252. This is the best looking session of the first week. Clean, powerful, and the kind of waves you wait for. Go get it.

The back half of the week offers some surf, but it’s a step down. Thursday the 13th has clean conditions in the morning, but the wind is howling at 30 km/h, which makes it tough. The swell is still there, but the quality drops. The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees a big pulse of swell, pushing over 10ft on Saturday afternoon. That’s well into expert territory, but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy, so it’s not going to be classic. It might be more of a spectacle than a surf.

The second week is a bit more uncertain. There’s a run of solid, clean surf from the 16th through the 18th, but the wind is forecast to be brutally strong, 45 km/h offshore at times. That can make it impossible to paddle out, even if the waves look good. It’s promising, but I’d hold off on locking in plans.

The 19th and 20th drop back down in size, and the winds stay strong. It’s looking like a quieter stretch to finish the run. The 21st is pretty much flat.

So, if you’re looking for the best of it, without a doubt, it’s Wednesday the 12th. That’s the one. The Sunday morning on the 9th is a decent warm-up, but that Wednesday is the full package. Everything else is a game of patience.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

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Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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S
10
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
S
10
1.3
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.9
S
12
2.1
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13
2.3
S
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
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13
2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.9
S
13
1.9
S
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
60
49
42
35
105
68
1310
1137
1004
673
1065
1373
2137
1807
1507
1187
933
1252
1427
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
35
SSW
15
ENE
15
E
30
NE
25
NNE
20
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
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10
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
Wind State
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off
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High Tide
8:17PM0.73m
11:04AM0.82m
9:46PM0.66m
12:27PM0.92m
11:30PM0.72m
2:12PM1.01m
00:15AM0.82m
2:44PM1.09m
1:02AM0.92m
3:04PM1.15m
1:55AM1.04m
3:22PM1.18m
2:40AM1.15m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.52m
4:11AM0.37m
5:10PM0.46m
5:03AM0.22m
6:01PM0.41m
5:51AM0.09m
6:56PM0.37m
6:45AM-0.03m
7:41PM0.34m
7:36AM-0.12m
8:14PM0.31m
8:15AM-0.17m
8:42PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
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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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