Itaipu surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 -03
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Itaipu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Itaipu sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itaipu this week:

The surf forecast for Itaipu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Itaipu in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Jan 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 20th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itaipu over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.8
SW
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)77959999991010101010101010888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11225535645580580459416398434327279220183145117664342
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NNW
20
SW
10
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
5
N
5
WNW
0
S
5
NNE
5
ENE
0
ENE
5
NNE
5
NW
15
SE
5
N
5
N
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglassglassglassglassglasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:01AM
0.88
1:17PM
0.98
4:32AM
0.86
2:11PM
0.96
5:46AM
0.87
3:14PM
0.93
6:46AM
0.89
4:34PM
0.91
7:36AM
0.92
6:33PM
0.93
8:20AM
0.93
8:00PM
0.97
8:57AM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40AM
0.25
9:09PM
-0.05
9:34AM
0.28
10:05PM
-0.02
10:31AM
0.30
11:03PM
-0.01
11:30AM
0.28
12:02AM
0.00
12:29PM
0.23
1:00AM
0.00
1:25PM
0.16
1:55AM
0.00
2:16PM
0.07
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26-
Sunset--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:40--6:40
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thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--9551041--6162234--31-1
Temp. °C252826232323232324231921212221212324232627
Feels °C (?)252826252322222223242123232525242725272829
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Information about the Itaipu Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Rio de Janeiro? If you are looking for accommodation near Itaipu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Rio de Janeiro, consider staying in Niteroi which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Rio de Janeiro where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sao Goncalo which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Marica, Rio de Janeiro and Itaborai.

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