Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 14 May 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
24.4° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
4
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
15
0.6
S
13
1
SSW
9
1.5
S
18
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
1.7
S
14
1.4
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
1335
1034
775
738
486
370
364
302
289
231
130
96
70
125
168
1382
3079
2289
1142
673
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
SW
15
WSW
5
S
10
SSE
10
NE
20
NE
25
E
15
NE
10
WSW
25
SW
15
NE
20
WSW
25
SW
10
W
5
WNW
10
SW
15
W
20
SW
cross-off
off
off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:14AM1.04m
1:52PM1.20m
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
Low Tide
7:16PM0.14m
7:24AM0.12m
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
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6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
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5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
1
7
5
4
7
1
Temp °C
23
23
24
23
22
23
23
23
25
26
23
26
25
23
23
23
22
21
21
21
21
24
24
27
23
23
26
24
26
25
28
25
27
24
26
23
21
23
24
23
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
S
12
1.5
S
18
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
1.7
S
14
1.4
S
13
Energy kJ
480
1335
1034
775
738
486
370
364
302
289
231
49
48
36
26
108
1382
3079
2289
1142
673
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
15
0.4
E
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
5
0.5
E
5
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
18
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
13
0.5
ENE
7
1.2
S
14
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
S
16
Energy kJ
282
20
18
14
12
18
10
10
8
5
6
130
96
45
125
26
590
18
17
17
422
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
SE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
SE
18
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
S
16
1.1
SSW
9
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
22
31
18
10
7
7
6
6
6
7
12
7
21
70
29
85
216
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.6
E
3
0.9
ENE
4
1.2
NE
6
0.4
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
1
SSW
9
1.1
SSE
5
Energy kJ
8
28
7
34
96
6
29
168
59
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
321
12
58
83
0
25
25
0
4
165
0
8
326
4
4
4
4
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
5
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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