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Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 -03
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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
26.5° C
 (Which is normal 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 20th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 20th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 23rd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
ESE
0.6
SE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)8989810101099859999988811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)113107105888494115113133624833403153312928222243
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
E
5
NE
0
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NE
20
E
10
E
10
ENE
20
E
10
NNE
25
NE
35
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		offglasscrossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:44PM
1.33
4:00AM
1.12
4:18PM
1.26
4:24AM
1.02
4:58PM
1.15
4:49AM
0.91
5:58PM
1.02
11:43PM
0.69
5:19AM
0.81
7:15PM 12:12AM
0.91 0.83
6:29AM
0.73
12:32PM
0.45
8:28PM 12:41AM
0.83 0.93
7:39AM
0.69
12:13PM
0.54
1:12AM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:04AM
0.18
9:32PM
0.15
9:20AM
0.21
10:01PM
0.32
9:25AM
0.24
11:21PM
0.51
9:24AM
0.28
9:30PM 12:53AM
0.67 0.64
9:30AM
0.34
9:11PM
0.77
3:34AM 9:44AM
0.71 0.42
1:46PM
0.43
8:46PM
0.81
4:46AM 10:05AM
0.64 0.54
4:11PM
0.34
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-5:58--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52-
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1--------11---------
Temp. °C242424252525252524262625262725272725262625
Feels °C (?)252426272628262626272727252525262525272626
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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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