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Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Friday 29 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Geriba surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with 718 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 30th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 30th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 31st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | |
306 | 235 | 138 | 84 | 485 | 659 | 718 | 441 | 302 | 140 | 105 | 141 | 135 | 98 | 68 | 79 | 210 | 347 | 270 | 347 | 276 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:19PM1.05m | 1:06AM0.98m | 2:14PM1.07m | 1:56AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.10m | 2:43AM1.03m | 3:32PM1.13m | 3:21AM1.06m | 4:05PM1.14m | 3:56AM1.08m | 4:43PM1.12m | 4:31AM1.08m | 5:34PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.30m | 7:40AM0.05m | 8:17PM0.31m | 8:17AM0.04m | 8:49PM0.34m | 8:49AM0.07m | 9:19PM0.39m | 9:17AM0.13m | 9:50PM0.46m | 9:46AM0.20m | 10:40PM0.55m | 10:32AM0.28m | 00:01AM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
 kJ | 306 | 235 | 138 | 84 | 485 | 659 | 718 | 441 | 302 | 140 | 105 | 141 | 135 | 98 | 68 | 79 | 18 | 347 | 270 | 347 | 276 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 40 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 10 | S 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 73 | 68 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 6 | NNE 3 | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 49 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 210 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 83 | 83 |
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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.
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