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
23.6° 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 Monday (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Geriba in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
4
3
3
4
5
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
15
0.7
SSW
9
0.5
S
13
1.1
S
18
2.1
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.8
S
16
2.2
S
15
3
S
15
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
2.3
S
14
2.5
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
130
96
70
88
88
735
2109
1972
902
1551
2168
3650
2881
2629
2185
2095
2633
976
813
553
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
W
10
W
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
ESE
20
ENE
25
NE
10
NE
25
SE
10
E
10
ESE
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:16AM0.99m
4:13PM1.19m
3:47AM0.98m
4:59PM1.12m
4:18AM0.97m
6:13PM1.05m
4:57AM0.95m
7:23PM1.00m
6:09AM0.93m
8:05PM0.95m
7:19AM0.94m
8:50PM0.91m
8:14AM0.93m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.38m
9:14AM0.07m
10:19PM0.53m
9:52AM0.14m
11:42PM0.64m
11:12AM0.22m
00:40AM0.70m
12:27PM0.27m
9:14PM0.92m
1:21PM0.32m
9:00PM0.91m
2:32PM0.36m
9:01PM0.90m
3:47AM0.66m
3:54PM0.34m
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:10
3
1
1
1
6
1
4
4
2
2
1
2
1
4
3
4
Temp °C
23
25
26
22
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
21
21
22
22
22
24
24
24
27
27
24
24
21
21
22
22
22
22
21
19
22
20
20
21
24
21
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
8
2.1
S
16
2.2
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.8
S
16
2.2
S
15
3
S
15
2.5
S
15
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
2.3
S
14
2.5
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
Energy kJ
231
130
96
67
88
88
176
2109
1972
902
1551
2168
3650
2881
2629
2185
2095
2633
976
813
553
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
S
13
1.1
S
18
1.1
S
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.7
SE
5
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.6
S
7
1.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
4
8
20
26
15
85
735
142
11
10
27
12
12
13
13
13
6
40
119
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
ENE
6
0.9
S
14
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
S
11
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
5
4
21
70
57
14
329
10
2
11
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.2
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
7
1
SW
5
1
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
5
2.5
SSE
8
1.9
ESE
7
1
E
6
Energy kJ
18
17
1
29
41
68
17
768
352
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
4
4
4
165
5
4
4
4
4
4
20
0
4
25
0
0
83
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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