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Praia das Dunas Surf Forecast
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Praia das Dunas surf Forecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia das Dunas this week:
The surf forecast for Praia das Dunas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia das Dunas in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Dunas over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 74 | 212 | 130 | 137 | 135 | 81 | 58 | 123 | 90 | 759 | 1001 | 94 | 89 | 408 | 112 | 101 | 73 | 44 | 46 | 35 | 63 | 83 | 102 | 97 | 82 | 170 | 142 | 168 | 67 | 51 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 74 | 119 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | glass | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:21PM 1.11 | 2:28AM 1.00 | 2:51PM 1.10 | 2:50AM 0.98 | 3:24PM 1.08 | 3:14AM 0.95 | 3:59PM 1.04 | 3:43AM 0.91 | 4:41PM 0.98 | 4:16AM 0.86 | 5:34PM 0.90 | 4:57AM 0.79 | 6:58PM 0.84 | 5:53AM 0.73 | 9:55PM 0.85 | 7:37AM 0.70 | 11:11PM 0.92 | 10:09AM 0.76 | 11:58PM 0.98 | 11:17AM 0.87 | 12:34AM 1.02 | 12:05PM 0.97 | 1:04AM 1.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:41PM 0.14 | 8:45AM 0.09 | 9:14PM 0.19 | 9:17AM 0.08 | 9:50PM 0.25 | 9:52AM 0.09 | 10:30PM 0.32 | 10:32AM 0.13 | 11:18PM 0.41 | 11:21AM 0.18 | 12:22AM 0.49 | 12:28PM 0.24 | 1:46AM 0.55 | 1:54PM 0.26 | 3:19AM 0.55 | 3:23PM 0.24 | 4:35AM 0.51 | 4:37PM 0.17 | 5:30AM 0.44 | 5:37PM 0.10 | 6:13AM 0.36 | 6:28PM 0.06 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Praia das Dunas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia das Dunas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia das Dunas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia das Dunas 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 Dunas) 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 Dunas 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 Dunas is 5 km (3 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.
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