Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Macumba surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 1,770 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Macumba this week:
The surf forecast for Praia da Macumba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Macumba in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Macumba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
180 | 187 | 323 | 599 | 206 | 240 | 422 | 576 | 495 | 510 | 1298 | 1735 | 1561 | 1266 | 771 | 362 | 232 | 125 | 86 | 82 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:36PM1.05m | 2:32AM0.83m | 4:22PM1.00m | 3:05AM0.86m | 5:05PM0.93m | 3:42AM0.89m | 5:45PM0.85m | 4:22AM0.90m | 6:23PM0.78m | 5:08AM0.88m | 7:03PM0.73m | 6:01AM0.83m | 7:52PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.37m | 9:37AM-0.04m | 10:25PM0.43m | 10:25AM-0.02m | 11:03PM0.48m | 11:13AM0.03m | 11:41PM0.51m | 12:02PM0.10m | 00:21AM0.51m | 12:53PM0.18m | 1:09AM0.50m | 1:46PM0.27m | 2:04AM0.47m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 8 |
180 | 28 | 323 | 599 | 206 | 240 | 422 | 576 | 495 | 337 | 1298 | 1735 | 1561 | 1266 | 771 | 362 | 88 | 90 | 106 | 85 | 160 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | S 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 7 | E 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 9 |
44 | 12 | 52 | 21 | 156 | 106 | 47 | 96 | 60 | 510 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 92 | 97 | 232 | 125 | 86 | 82 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 13 | ESE 8 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 19 | S 17 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 11 |
14 | 19 | 90 | 20 | 86 | 9 | 15 | 29 | 140 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 |
— | 187 | — | 37 | 90 | 80 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 17 | 16 | 144 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 165 | 80 | 37 | 80 | 2 | 3 | 148 | 88 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 |
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Information about the Praia da Macumba Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia da Macumba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia da Macumba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Macumba 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 da Macumba) 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 da Macumba 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 da Macumba is 24 km (15 miles) from the very large city of Nilopolis. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nilopolis. Nilopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.










