Itaipuacu surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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Itaipuacu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Itaipuacu sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itaipuacu this week:

The surf forecast for Itaipuacu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Itaipuacu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
5
4
3
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
12
1.8
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
10
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
551
342
163
116
85
59
36
112
116
123
73
72
103
444
1157
3436
3119
2987
2959
2229
1380
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ESE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
10
NNW
10
W
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
NE
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
NNE
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
5:24PM0.90m
4:50AM0.88m
6:18PM0.85m
5:41AM0.85m
7:59PM0.83m
6:45AM0.81m
10:14PM0.86m
8:13AM0.80m
11:17PM0.91m
10:34AM0.84m
00:06AM0.96m
11:45AM0.92m
00:47AM0.98m
Low Tide
00:08AM0.37m
12:27PM0.12m
1:06AM0.40m
1:30PM0.15m
2:10AM0.41m
2:35PM0.16m
3:16AM0.39m
3:40PM0.14m
4:18AM0.35m
4:41PM0.10m
5:13AM0.28m
5:37PM0.06m
6:03AM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
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5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:19
11
4
2
Temp °C
26
23
27
29
25
29
30
26
31
33
27
24
23
21
20
20
20
20
21
21
22
26
24
28
29
25
31
31
25
31
33
28
25
22
18
19
20
21
21
20
20
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
1
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
1.8
SSW
8
2.1
S
10
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2
S
13
Energy kJ
551
342
163
116
81
55
44
79
68
54
95
63
49
444
878
3436
3119
2987
2959
2229
1380
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.9
S
16
1.4
S
15
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
17
15
85
59
36
112
116
123
73
72
103
438
882
25
26
27
27
27
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
6
0.1
S
21
0.6
S
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SE
15
0.3
SE
14
Energy kJ
11
9
17
32
21
69
7
6
1
8
100
24
6
10
35
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.9
E
5
0.6
ESE
6
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
8
0.6
SW
4
2.5
SSW
10
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
4
Energy kJ
33
47
28
187
143
110
200
163
10
1157
15
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
5
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
15
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
67
83
222
152
83
0
0
15
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
5
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Information about the Itaipuacu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Itaipuacu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Itaipuacu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Itaipuacu 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 (Itaipuacu) 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 Itaipuacu 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.

Itaipuacu is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Marica. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Marica. Marica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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