Ilha Do Pontal surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 -03
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Ilha Do Pontal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ilha Do Pontal sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilha Do Pontal this week:

The surf forecast for Ilha Do Pontal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ilha Do Pontal in the next 12 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 31st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 2nd Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 2nd Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilha Do Pontal over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)6777771514141313121288788888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15524412410750371762072612983392522061711006911687664464
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
25
NNE
10
ENE
20
NNE
5
WNW
10
SW
10
NNE
15
NE
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
SSE
5
NNE
15
NNE
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncrossonoffoffglassglasscross-
off
glassonglasscrosscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:47AM
1.04
1:04PM
0.83
2:25AM
1.09
1:38PM
0.93
2:58AM
1.10
2:10PM
1.01
3:26AM
1.08
2:42PM
1.08
3:50AM
1.05
3:14PM
1.12
4:12AM
1.01
3:47PM
1.12
4:34AM
0.96
4:20PM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37AM
0.39
7:28PM
0.02
8:13AM
0.36
8:12PM
-0.06
8:45AM
0.35
8:52PM
-0.09
9:14AM
0.33
9:29PM
-0.08
9:42AM
0.32
10:04PM
-0.04
10:09AM
0.30
10:36PM
0.04
10:38AM
0.30
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
Sunrise-5:26--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:30-
Sunset--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34--6:32--6:32
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--211-1---1------11-12
Temp. °C242626232525252627262525252626262424242425
Feels °C (?)222729232727273029292727282928292629282829
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Information about the Ilha Do Pontal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ilha Do Pontal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilha Do Pontal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilha Do Pontal 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 (Ilha Do Pontal) 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 Ilha Do Pontal 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.

Ilha Do Pontal is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Arraial do Cabo. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arraial do Cabo. Arraial do Cabo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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