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 TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
!
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
15
2
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
1.3
ENE
6
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.7
SW
8
1.9
SW
7
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3012
1617
875
653
418
213
154
121
119
61
112
157
165
103
223
196
169
335
372
2934
2106
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
30
SW
30
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
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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)
2.5
S
15
2
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
9
0.8
E
9
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
Energy kJ
23
21
60
17
17
32
21
69
7
6
72
72
74
69
246
78
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
12
0.2
ESE
13
Energy kJ
6
9
7
6
5
21
42
69
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.9
E
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
E
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
0.4
SW
4
1.7
SW
8
1.9
SW
7
3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
22
18
5
100
89
84
64
90
119
189
181
280
291
306
4
335
372
2934
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
74
10
6
74
6
53
74
64
53
64
53
53
52
53
0
12
9
292
292
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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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.

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