Praia de Tucuns surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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Praia de Tucuns surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia de Tucuns sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Tucuns this week:

The surf forecast for Praia de Tucuns over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Tucuns in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Tucuns over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm 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)
2
4
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.1
E
7
1.2
ENE
6
0.3
S
14
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2799
1472
784
572
287
175
118
107
37
158
200
280
280
314
361
200
196
143
122
76
78
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
35
NE
30
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
5
NW
15
S
15
SW
30
SW
30
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:51PM1.07m
4:39AM0.98m
5:48PM1.02m
11:22PM0.66m
5:31AM0.93m
7:00PM0.99m
6:48AM0.91m
7:55PM0.98m
7:46AM0.92m
8:57PM0.97m
8:45AM0.92m
10:43PM1.00m
10:18AM0.96m
11:28PM1.05m
11:21AM1.05m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.57m
9:38AM0.32m
9:44PM0.66m
10:07AM0.41m
12:19PM0.39m
9:58PM0.74m
1:16PM0.41m
2:51AM0.66m
2:48PM0.39m
4:06AM0.58m
4:06PM0.30m
4:45AM0.48m
4:50PM0.21m
5:18AM0.38m
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
6:09
6:11
6:11
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5:19
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
1
1
3
8
1
Temp °C
24
23
25
25
24
25
25
23
27
27
23
28
29
24
26
25
24
21
20
20
21
22
22
25
25
25
23
23
21
24
24
20
25
25
22
29
26
26
19
17
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
E
7
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
9
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
2799
1472
784
572
287
79
118
87
67
39
117
114
167
107
270
200
196
143
122
1294
1272
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
7
0.8
S
12
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
17
0.4
SSE
15
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
Energy kJ
31
61
98
83
175
37
32
23
73
7
6
76
25
82
72
72
76
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
SW
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
13
Energy kJ
6
6
9
8
6
37
3
44
7
7
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
E
7
1.2
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
0.5
SW
3
1.3
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
2.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
18
18
89
113
107
119
158
200
280
280
314
361
4
151
264
1876
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
81
0
0
81
0
61
81
71
61
71
61
61
60
61
0
6
18
299
299
6
6
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 de Tucuns Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia de Tucuns provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia de Tucuns can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia de Tucuns 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 de Tucuns) 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 de Tucuns 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 de Tucuns is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Armacao de Buzios. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Armacao de Buzios. Armacao de Buzios has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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