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Praia do Forte Surf Forecast
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Praia do Forte surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Praia do Forte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia do Forte sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Forte this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Forte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Forte in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Forte over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | E 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | |
104 | 112 | 127 | 302 | 288 | 83 | 60 | 86 | 99 | 76 | 478 | 52 | 55 | 2576 | 111 | 3461 | 2647 | 1463 | 146 | 564 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:52PM1.07m | 1:56AM0.98m | 2:25PM1.08m | 2:18AM0.97m | 2:57PM1.06m | 2:42AM0.95m | 3:30PM1.03m | 3:06AM0.93m | 4:04PM0.98m | 3:34AM0.90m | 4:41PM0.92m | 4:06AM0.87m | 5:26PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.19m | 8:13AM0.10m | 8:41PM0.23m | 8:43AM0.08m | 9:12PM0.27m | 9:14AM0.07m | 9:44PM0.33m | 9:47AM0.09m | 10:19PM0.38m | 10:25AM0.13m | 10:59PM0.44m | 11:11AM0.19m | 11:50PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SSW 13 | E 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
 kJ | 694 | 503 | 350 | 302 | 288 | 125 | 102 | 86 | 99 | 170 | 55 | 1323 | 2458 | 2576 | 3197 | 3461 | 2647 | 1463 | 787 | 564 | 418 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | E 9 | S 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 104 | 112 | 127 | 75 | 69 | 83 | 60 | 85 | 107 | 76 | 82 | 52 | 55 | 38 | — | 100 | — | 76 | 82 | — | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 10 | S 14 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 47 | 94 | 21 | 56 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | — | — | SE 5 | NE 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | S 4 | S 7 | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | 23 | 3 | 19 | — | — | 31 | 478 | — | — | — | 111 | 104 | 100 | — | 146 | 78 | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 315 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 51 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 49 |
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Information about the Praia do Forte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Forte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Forte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Forte 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 do Forte) 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 do Forte 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 do Forte is 2 km (1 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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