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Itaipu surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.9° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itaipu this week:
The surf forecast for Itaipu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Itaipu in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itaipu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 168 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 29 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 39 | 58 | 47 | 41 | 112 | 581 | 1144 | 878 | 865 | 577 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:24AM 0.86 | 3:28PM 0.98 | 3:52AM 0.87 | 4:15PM 1.00 | 4:04AM 0.87 | 4:55PM 1.00 | 4:03AM 0.89 | 5:28PM 1.00 | 4:26AM 0.91 | 5:56PM 1.00 | 5:01AM 0.93 | 6:24PM 0.99 | 5:42AM 0.95 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04PM 0.06 | 8:20AM 0.11 | 8:52PM 0.08 | 9:08AM 0.05 | 9:39PM 0.10 | 9:54AM -0.01 | 10:25PM 0.11 | 10:40AM -0.06 | 11:10PM 0.13 | 11:26AM -0.08 | 11:56PM 0.14 | 12:13PM -0.09 | 12:44AM 0.16 | ||||||||||
Wed 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | ||
| Sunset | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 3 | 18 | - | - | 15 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | ||
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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 16 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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