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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 am Thursday 01 May 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 Thursday (May 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Brava in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Brava over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 804 | 1313 | 1103 | 1647 | 1507 | 1124 | 833 | 738 | 617 | 537 | 456 | 433 | 358 | 302 | 247 | 247 | 198 | 202 | 173 | 173 | 185 | 271 | 305 | 307 | 372 | 256 | 235 | 167 | 120 | 137 | 144 | 147 | 197 | 197 | 185 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26PM 0.90 | 4:13AM 0.84 | 6:41PM 0.80 | 4:53AM 0.80 | 9:47PM 0.76 | 5:57AM 0.74 | 10:57PM 0.79 | 8:34AM 0.72 | 11:33PM 0.83 | 10:38AM 0.79 | 12:00AM 0.87 | 11:34AM 0.87 | 12:25AM 0.91 | 12:16PM 0.94 | 12:48AM 0.94 | 12:53PM 0.99 | 1:12AM 0.96 | 1:27PM 1.03 | 1:34AM 0.96 | 2:00PM 1.05 | 1:57AM 0.95 | 2:33PM 1.06 | 2:20AM 0.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:56AM 0.09 | 11:44PM 0.57 | 11:53AM 0.17 | 12:46AM 0.63 | 1:07PM 0.24 | 2:12AM 0.65 | 2:35PM 0.28 | 3:42AM 0.61 | 3:58PM 0.28 | 4:47AM 0.53 | 5:01PM 0.26 | 5:33AM 0.44 | 5:49PM 0.23 | 6:10AM 0.35 | 6:29PM 0.21 | 6:44AM 0.27 | 7:05PM 0.20 | 7:15AM 0.20 | 7:39PM 0.21 | 7:45AM 0.14 | 8:12PM 0.23 | 8:16AM 0.10 | 8:46PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Cabo Frio. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo Frio. Cabo Frio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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