Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) Surf Forecast

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Brazil (447 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (22.96° S 42.70° W)

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Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 18 Oct 2025 -03

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Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) sea temperature is 21.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Oct 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 12AM.

Wave Type	Time (-03) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	6PM (Mon 20th Oct)	7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf	6PM (Mon 20th Oct)	7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful	9PM (Sun 19th Oct)	10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri morning).
	Sat 18		Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	1	0	0	0	2	2	2	3	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSE	S	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Period(s) (?)	8	8	6	9	10	10	10	10	11	10	8	9	9	9	8	8	8	8	9	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	78	66	150	963	1409	964	867	486	332	334	295	413	362	281	217	423	230	262	238	575	367
Wind (km/h)	E	NW	SW	SSW	S	SSE	S	ENE	E	ESE	ENE	E	ESE	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		1:02AM 1.01		1:37PM 0.98	1:34AM 1.05		1:56PM 0.98	2:04AM 1.07		2:13PM 0.97	2:34AM 1.07		2:29PM 0.95		3:03AM 1.05	2:48PM 0.93		3:32AM 1.01	3:10PM 0.91		4:04AM 0.96
Low Tide / height (m)		6:45PM 0.27	7:07AM 0.10		7:18PM 0.19	7:42AM 0.10		7:50PM 0.13	8:15AM 0.12		8:22PM 0.09	8:49AM 0.16		8:54PM 0.06	9:22AM 0.22		9:27PM 0.06	9:58AM 0.28		10:03PM 0.08	10:37AM 0.34

	Sat 18		Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24
Sunrise	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:13	-	-	5:13	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:09
Sunset	5:55	-	-	5:55	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:59	-	-

Rain (mm)	2	19	7	5	6	3	-	2	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	24	21	20	20	20	19	19	19	19	20	19	20	20	19	21	21	19	23	22	20	27
Feels °C (?)	25	21	18	17	17	16	15	17	16	16	16	16	15	16	17	16	15	18	17	16	24

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio de Janeiro

Wind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Praia da Macumba (light winds from the SW at Jacarepagua Airport 13 km from Praia da Macumba). 0.4m 10s swell from the S with a 0.3m 4s local chop from the SW and a 0.2m 13s groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 53 minutes ago Praia da Macumba

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49 km away, 1 h 53 min ago

28 km/h

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21.8

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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.