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Praia Brava surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 31 Jan 2026 -03
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Praia Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Brava sea temperature is
25.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Brava in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 31st Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 31st Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 2nd Feb)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Brava over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.2
SSE
0.5
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)111115141413131212121211111176106777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)635712820726124228226019511175472323111310187273110
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
SW
15
NE
10
NNE
15
SE
10
NNE
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
NNW
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
NW
10
NNE
10
SE
15
NW
10
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
W
30
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:38PM
0.93
2:58AM
1.10
2:10PM
1.01
3:26AM
1.08
2:42PM
1.08
3:50AM
1.05
3:14PM
1.12
4:12AM
1.01
3:47PM
1.12
4:34AM
0.96
4:20PM
1.08
4:55AM
0.92
4:55PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
-0.06
8:45AM
0.35
8:52PM
-0.09
9:14AM
0.33
9:29PM
-0.08
9:42AM
0.32
10:04PM
-0.04
10:09AM
0.30
10:36PM
0.04
10:38AM
0.30
11:08PM
0.14
11:08AM
0.30
11:39PM
0.25
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--
Sunset-6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:32--6:32-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
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cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-1-----1--36--9-1--214
Temp. °C252525262726262626252525252624252525242525
Feels °C (?)252628292929282730272829292928292627252627
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Information about the Praia Brava Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Brava 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 (Praia Brava) 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 Praia Brava 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.

Praia Brava is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Arraial do Cabo. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arraial do Cabo. Arraial do Cabo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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