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
24.4° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
1.4
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.6
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
72
59
52
31
50
30
28
15
32
39
1231
1223
874
522
303
214
147
102
100
63
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
E
20
NE
15
NNE
20
SSW
5
WNW
5
W
15
ESE
10
NNE
5
SW
15
E
5
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
ESE
15
NE
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
on
cross
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
00:36AM0.99m
11:02AM0.89m
00:22AM0.99m
11:43AM1.00m
00:25AM1.00m
12:17PM1.08m
00:44AM1.02m
12:57PM1.13m
1:12AM1.04m
1:44PM1.15m
1:49AM1.05m
2:31PM1.17m
2:27AM1.06m
Low Tide
4:32PM0.25m
5:07AM0.52m
5:11PM0.19m
5:35AM0.41m
5:49PM0.16m
6:07AM0.30m
6:30PM0.15m
6:44AM0.20m
7:15PM0.16m
7:24AM0.11m
7:55PM0.18m
7:59AM0.05m
8:28PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
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5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
2
Temp °C
26
26
24
27
27
25
26
26
24
26
25
24
26
25
24
27
28
25
26
25
24
26
26
25
28
27
27
28
27
28
29
27
27
29
27
26
28
28
25
29
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
E
7
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
SE
9
1.4
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
S
9
Energy kJ
103
72
59
52
40
50
30
58
48
32
39
1231
1223
874
522
303
214
147
56
44
63
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
E
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
18
12
18
9
31
18
18
28
15
19
14
53
76
78
58
57
78
77
102
100
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SE
7
0.4
E
8
0.3
S
12
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
19
12
13
18
25
7
6
12
11
32
10
4
10
10
78
83
19
7
78
51
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
4
0.7
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
5
1
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1
ENE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
5
Energy kJ
13
30
25
19
17
23
31
39
73
80
91
60
61
86
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
25
0
0
0
0
0
331
5
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
25
0
0
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
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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