Praia Brava Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.77° S 41.88° W

Praia Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Brava sea temperature is
22.2° C
0.1° 

Praia Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia Brava surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Brava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Brava in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Brava over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
1.4
NE
5
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
116
24
73
127
67
136
228
206
144
94
138
135
112
154
197
186
227
282
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
15
E
20
NE
30
NE
40
ENE
35
NE
30
NE
40
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
35
ENE
35
NNE
25
NNE
30
ENE
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:56AM1.18m
3:40PM1.21m
3:29AM1.24m
4:09PM1.22m
4:00AM1.26m
4:40PM1.19m
4:33AM1.23m
5:16PM1.12m
5:13AM1.16m
6:02PM1.03m
6:10AM1.06m
6:50PM0.93m
Low Tide
8:58AM-0.04m
9:15PM0.31m
9:25AM0.00m
9:38PM0.36m
9:51AM0.07m
9:59PM0.41m
10:22AM0.16m
10:17PM0.45m
11:18AM0.27m
10:31PM0.47m
12:22PM0.37m
00:22AM0.47m
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:20
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6:20
6:18
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5:24
5:24
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5:25
5:27
5:27
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Temp °C
23
23
22
21
22
21
21
22
21
20
24
24
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25
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27
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22
Feels °C
21
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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 16 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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