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Praia Brava Surf Forecast
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Praia Brava surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 01 Aug 2025 -03
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 Tuesday (Aug 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 07) 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 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 7th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Brava over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 921 | 761 | 476 | 345 | 286 | 211 | 239 | 302 | 282 | 160 | 151 | 180 | 219 | 343 | 106 | 184 | 1000 | 1353 | 948 | 807 | 571 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross | on | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 0.83 | 8:13AM 0.82 | 8:21PM 0.75 | 9:42AM 0.76 | 9:49PM 0.70 | 11:38AM 0.82 | 11:24PM 0.75 | 12:25PM 0.91 | 12:10AM 0.84 | 1:18PM 1.00 | 12:56AM 0.94 | 2:17PM 1.10 | 1:49AM 1.04 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:16AM 0.45 | 4:06PM 0.52 | 4:16AM 0.38 | 5:00PM 0.45 | 5:03AM 0.27 | 5:44PM 0.38 | 5:47AM 0.17 | 6:35PM 0.33 | 6:36AM 0.08 | 7:25PM 0.28 | 7:27AM -0.01 | 8:03PM 0.25 | 8:07AM -0.08 | ||||||||||
Fri 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | ||
| Sunset | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio de Janeiro
Still cross-shore at Praia Brava (light winds from the E at Aeroporto São Pedro da Aldeia Airport 23 km from Praia Brava). 1.7m 11s groundswell from the SSE with a 0.4m 3s local chop from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
23 km away, 1 h 38 min ago
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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 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Armacao de Buzios. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Armacao de Buzios. Armacao de Buzios has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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