Surf Forecasts:
Praia Brava surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Brava in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Brava over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 46 | 29 | 58 | 47 | 61 | 42 | 40 | 50 | 116 | 90 | 80 | 63 | 33 | 82 | 42 | 37 | 76 | 127 | 133 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:51PM0.86m | 9:27AM0.84m | 10:53PM0.87m | 10:53AM0.90m | 11:42PM0.88m | 12:01PM0.97m | 00:24AM0.88m | 12:59PM1.05m | 1:00AM0.87m | 1:52PM1.10m | 1:33AM0.87m | 2:42PM1.12m | 2:06AM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03PM0.25m | 3:44AM0.43m | 4:12PM0.24m | 4:45AM0.36m | 5:18PM0.24m | 5:40AM0.28m | 6:19PM0.23m | 6:30AM0.19m | 7:16PM0.24m | 7:17AM0.09m | 8:08PM0.27m | 8:03AM0.02m | 8:55PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
45 | 46 | 16 | 58 | 47 | 61 | 42 | 40 | 25 | 84 | 90 | 80 | 63 | 7 | 46 | 42 | 37 | 76 | 127 | 133 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | WSW 6 | SSW 11 |
26 | 19 | 29 | 24 | 35 | 47 | 13 | 8 | 50 | 116 | 59 | 36 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 30 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 13 | SSW 5 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 9 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 18 | 33 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NE 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 31 | 39 | 23 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 14 | — | 82 | 56 | 200 | 109 | 45 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 345 | 241 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
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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 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.










