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Geriba Surf Forecast
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Geriba surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 08 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
24.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Geriba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | |
39 | 116 | 112 | 123 | 73 | 72 | 106 | 300 | 643 | 2736 | 2753 | 2904 | 2679 | 2346 | 1608 | 1121 | 724 | 409 | 339 | 260 | 1065 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:55PM0.98m | 7:46AM0.92m | 8:57PM0.97m | 8:45AM0.92m | 10:43PM1.00m | 10:18AM0.96m | 11:28PM1.05m | 11:21AM1.05m | 00:01AM1.07m | 12:06PM1.12m | 00:35AM1.07m | 12:53PM1.17m | 1:14AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:51AM0.66m | 2:48PM0.39m | 4:06AM0.58m | 4:06PM0.30m | 4:45AM0.48m | 4:50PM0.21m | 5:18AM0.38m | 5:31PM0.15m | 5:54AM0.29m | 6:18PM0.13m | 6:37AM0.20m | 7:16PM0.14m | 7:24AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 | E 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 |
 kJ | 39 | 116 | 112 | 123 | 73 | 210 | 153 | 108 | 316 | 92 | 2753 | 2904 | 2679 | 2346 | 1608 | 1121 | 724 | 409 | 339 | 260 | 1065 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 20 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | S 14 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 32 | 21 | 73 | 7 | 6 | 72 | 106 | 107 | 643 | 8 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 23 | 32 | 15 | 202 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | S 20 | — | — | S 18 | SW 10 | SSW 19 | E 8 | S 12 | SE 13 | ESE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | 23 | 122 | 90 | 69 | 7 | 24 | 39 | 34 | 54 | 52 | 47 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | WSW 4 | SW 9 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 131 | 155 | 231 | 305 | 302 | — | 3 | 300 | — | 2736 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 108 | 66 | 46 | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 63 | 63 | 58 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 250 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 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.
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