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Praia das Conchas surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
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Praia das Conchas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia das Conchas sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia das Conchas this week:
The surf forecast for Praia das Conchas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia das Conchas in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Conchas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 6 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | |
3012 | 1617 | 875 | 653 | 418 | 213 | 154 | 121 | 119 | 61 | 112 | 157 | 165 | 103 | 223 | 196 | 169 | 335 | 372 | 2934 | 2106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:41PM0.92m | 4:06AM0.87m | 5:26PM0.86m | 4:47AM0.83m | 6:29PM0.80m | 5:40AM0.78m | 8:25PM0.79m | 7:01AM0.75m | 10:11PM0.83m | 9:06AM0.77m | 11:07PM0.90m | 10:34AM0.84m | 11:50PM0.95m | 11:32AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:59PM0.44m | 11:11AM0.19m | 11:50PM0.49m | 12:09PM0.24m | 00:58AM0.53m | 1:22PM0.28m | 2:19AM0.54m | 2:40PM0.28m | 3:36AM0.50m | 3:53PM0.25m | 4:40AM0.44m | 4:55PM0.19m | 5:31AM0.36m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
3012 | 1617 | 875 | 653 | 418 | 213 | 154 | 121 | 93 | 61 | 112 | 157 | 165 | 103 | 223 | 196 | 169 | 146 | 96 | 2036 | 2106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 19 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | E 9 | E 9 |
23 | 21 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | 32 | 21 | 69 | 7 | 6 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 69 | 246 | 78 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 21 | S 20 | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | SW 9 | SSW 15 | S 12 | — | ESE 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 21 | 42 | 69 | — | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | — |
22 | 18 | 5 | 100 | 89 | 84 | 64 | 90 | 119 | 189 | 181 | 280 | 291 | 306 | — | — | 4 | 335 | 372 | 2934 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 10 | 6 | 74 | 6 | 53 | 74 | 64 | 53 | 64 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 292 | 292 | 4 | 4 |
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Information about the Praia das Conchas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia das Conchas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia das Conchas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia das Conchas 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 das Conchas) 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 das Conchas 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 das Conchas is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of 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.












