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
23.5° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Saturday (May 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 14s 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 22nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
2
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
13
0.9
SSW
9
1.7
S
18
2.4
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.9
S
16
2.3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
878
738
486
370
307
307
289
231
128
94
45
92
149
1755
2768
1984
1172
1794
2228
2857
2313
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SE
10
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
5
NNW
10
WSW
25
SW
10
NNW
10
N
25
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
WSW
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:59AM1.01m
2:49PM1.23m
2:42AM1.00m
3:33PM1.23m
3:16AM0.99m
4:13PM1.19m
3:47AM0.98m
4:59PM1.12m
4:18AM0.97m
6:13PM1.05m
4:57AM0.95m
7:23PM1.00m
6:09AM0.93m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.18m
8:06AM0.06m
8:49PM0.26m
8:41AM0.04m
9:29PM0.38m
9:14AM0.07m
10:19PM0.53m
9:52AM0.14m
11:42PM0.64m
11:12AM0.22m
00:40AM0.70m
12:27PM0.27m
9:14PM0.92m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
4
9
2
2
5
1
Temp °C
23
22
24
23
23
25
26
23
25
24
23
25
23
22
21
20
20
21
20
20
20
23
23
27
25
25
25
26
25
25
23
25
25
22
23
20
20
20
20
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
S
10
0.6
SW
4
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
9
1.7
S
18
2.4
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.9
S
16
2.3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
Energy kJ
878
738
486
370
307
307
289
231
33
94
13
38
149
1755
2768
1984
1172
1794
2228
2857
2313
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
7
0.8
S
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
28
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
128
30
45
71
23
22
16
10
11
11
12
12
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.3
E
8
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
16
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
7
10
2
2
6
6
7
6
7
21
25
92
94
6
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.8
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
1.2
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
8
Energy kJ
5
2
9
23
62
10
24
5
185
191
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
250
12
0
25
0
0
25
0
4
20
0
0
20
20
165
4
250
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
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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