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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 14 May 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 (May 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra (Quebra Mar) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 186 | 284 | 362 | 172 | 131 | 117 | 240 | 170 | 107 | 163 | 202 | 263 | 250 | 163 | 98 | 84 | 170 | 130 | 69 | 95 | 298 | 694 | 990 | 1455 | 1178 | 1443 | 2249 | 1699 | 1121 | 839 | 480 | 303 | 237 | 231 | 98 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:08AM 0.90 | 4:14PM 0.97 | 3:43AM 0.89 | 4:57PM 0.92 | 4:23AM 0.86 | 5:52PM 0.88 | 5:12AM 0.83 | 7:19PM 0.84 | 6:13AM 0.79 | 9:36PM 0.86 | 7:38AM 0.78 | 10:49PM 0.90 | 9:43AM 0.81 | 11:40PM 0.94 | 11:07AM 0.88 | 12:21AM 0.95 | 12:06PM 0.97 | 12:54AM 0.94 | 12:56PM 1.04 | 1:20AM 0.91 | 1:44PM 1.09 | 1:40AM 0.88 | 2:30PM 1.10 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:02PM 0.30 | 10:08AM 0.06 | 10:45PM 0.35 | 10:55AM 0.10 | 11:36PM 0.40 | 11:49AM 0.14 | 12:35AM 0.44 | 12:52PM 0.18 | 1:43AM 0.47 | 2:02PM 0.19 | 2:54AM 0.47 | 3:12PM 0.18 | 4:00AM 0.44 | 4:19PM 0.15 | 4:57AM 0.37 | 5:19PM 0.12 | 5:47AM 0.29 | 6:14PM 0.11 | 6:32AM 0.20 | 7:05PM 0.12 | 7:13AM 0.11 | 7:53PM 0.17 | 7:54AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 28 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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