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Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) Surf Forecast
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Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 73 | 83 | 75 | 86 | 61 | 155 | 64 | 68 | 163 | 144 | 251 | 203 | 153 | 113 | 84 | 103 | 83 | 99 | 100 | 93 | 131 | 1703 | 1461 | 1169 | 720 | 696 | 723 | 465 | 660 | 674 | 564 | 906 | 456 | 547 | 323 | 286 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:36AM 0.89 | 7:44PM 0.77 | 8:02AM 0.84 | 9:01PM 0.72 | 10:40AM 0.84 | 10:40PM 0.71 | 12:10PM 0.91 | 11:41PM 0.73 | 1:09PM 0.98 | 12:24AM 0.77 | 1:56PM 1.02 | 1:01AM 0.82 | 2:37PM 1.04 | 1:35AM 0.89 | 3:12PM 1.03 | 2:09AM 0.95 | 3:43PM 1.00 | 2:44AM 1.00 | 4:10PM 0.96 | 3:18AM 1.03 | 4:34PM 0.92 | 3:54AM 1.02 | 4:57PM 0.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:27AM 0.39 | 2:06PM 0.25 | 2:29AM 0.37 | 3:16PM 0.33 | 3:36AM 0.32 | 4:29PM 0.37 | 4:41AM 0.24 | 5:39PM 0.39 | 5:42AM 0.16 | 6:38PM 0.39 | 6:36AM 0.07 | 7:26PM 0.39 | 7:26AM 0.00 | 8:07PM 0.38 | 8:12AM -0.04 | 8:43PM 0.37 | 8:55AM -0.06 | 9:17PM 0.36 | 9:36AM -0.04 | 9:50PM 0.35 | 10:15AM 0.01 | 10:25PM 0.34 | 10:54AM 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Mon 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio de Janeiro
The wind is still cross-off at Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) (light winds from the SSE at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport 49 km from Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar)). 0.6m 7s swell from the SE with a 0.2m 14s groundswell from the S and a 0.2m 9s swell, also from the S. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) 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 (Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar)) 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 Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) 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.
Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) is 13 km (8 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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