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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
23.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Geriba surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | |
634 | 467 | 347 | 137 | 159 | 186 | 132 | 86 | 67 | 268 | 307 | 553 | 457 | 408 | 474 | 476 | 734 | 485 | 464 | 383 | 227 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 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 | 5:17AM1.05m | 6:38PM1.09m | 6:21AM1.04m | 7:29PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:59AM0.32m | 00:47AM0.63m | 12:47PM0.34m | 1:30AM0.64m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
634 | 467 | 347 | 137 | 113 | 186 | 132 | 86 | 53 | 8 | 258 | 553 | 457 | 408 | 474 | 476 | 734 | 485 | 464 | 383 | 227 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 7 | ESE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 11 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
2 | 4 | 12 | 73 | 109 | 43 | 39 | 24 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 85 | 88 | 64 | 88 | 96 | 34 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | SSW 6 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 14 | — | E 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 |
4 | — | — | 37 | 37 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 181 | — | 30 | 13 | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 8 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
— | 13 | 4 | 45 | 159 | — | — | 11 | 67 | 268 | 307 | 137 | — | — | — | 138 | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 321 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 322 | 0 | 73 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











