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Praia Grande surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Praia Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Grande sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Praia Grande surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with 848 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Grande this week:
The surf forecast for Praia Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Grande in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 6PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Grande over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | |
137 | 151 | 117 | 108 | 64 | 84 | 202 | 347 | 556 | 576 | 546 | 433 | 746 | 723 | 477 | 380 | 229 | 167 | 125 | 92 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.00m | 2:55AM0.92m | 4:02PM0.97m | 3:27AM0.92m | 4:39PM0.94m | 4:04AM0.92m | 5:20PM0.90m | 4:45AM0.90m | 6:10PM0.87m | 5:34AM0.88m | 7:13PM0.85m | 6:33AM0.85m | 8:33PM0.84m | 7:51AM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:34PM0.36m | 9:40AM0.07m | 10:11PM0.38m | 10:21AM0.10m | 10:50PM0.41m | 11:06AM0.14m | 11:35PM0.44m | 11:57AM0.17m | 00:29AM0.46m | 12:53PM0.21m | 1:30AM0.48m | 1:56PM0.23m | 2:37AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:09 |
— | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
 kJ | 137 | 151 | 117 | 108 | 64 | 84 | 202 | 347 | 556 | 576 | 546 | 433 | 746 | 723 | 477 | 380 | 229 | 167 | 125 | 92 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 8 | S 12 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 88 | 61 | 56 | 39 | 38 | 71 | 95 | 268 | 93 | 106 | 96 | 66 | 66 | 75 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSW 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 18 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 57 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 294 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | WSW 2 | SW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 233 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 233 | 17 | 5 |
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Information about the Praia Grande Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Grande 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 Grande) 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 Grande 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 Grande is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Arraial do Cabo. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arraial do Cabo. Arraial do Cabo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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