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Prainha Surf Forecast
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Prainha surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Prainha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Prainha sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha this week:
The surf forecast for Prainha 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 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 6th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | |
2665 | 1423 | 760 | 538 | 344 | 202 | 154 | 157 | 135 | 167 | 183 | 131 | 277 | 173 | 130 | 108 | 190 | 340 | 1237 | 2470 | 2102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:28PM0.88m | 3:54AM0.84m | 5:08PM0.82m | 4:31AM0.80m | 6:01PM0.77m | 5:20AM0.76m | 8:10PM0.73m | 6:27AM0.72m | 10:35PM0.79m | 8:35AM0.71m | 11:25PM0.86m | 10:46AM0.78m | 00:04AM0.91m | 11:42AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:57PM0.41m | 11:08AM0.16m | 11:49PM0.46m | 12:07PM0.22m | 00:57AM0.50m | 1:19PM0.26m | 2:15AM0.51m | 2:36PM0.26m | 3:31AM0.48m | 3:48PM0.22m | 4:35AM0.42m | 4:51PM0.17m | 5:28AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:22 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 2665 | 1423 | 760 | 538 | 344 | 202 | 154 | 157 | 135 | 97 | 183 | 131 | 146 | 173 | 130 | 108 | 89 | 69 | 389 | 2470 | 2102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 27 | 12 | 20 | 43 | — | 119 | 59 | 58 | 148 | 98 | 165 | 103 | 71 | 69 | 72 | 73 | 52 | 39 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 36 | 56 | 21 | 93 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 106 | 47 | 7 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | — | NW 4 | E 7 | — | NNW 3 | E 8 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 42 | 47 | 27 | 42 | 94 | 62 | — | 1 | 167 | — | 1 | 277 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 190 | 340 | 1237 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 151 | 136 | 136 | 85 | 2 |
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Information about the Prainha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prainha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prainha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prainha 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 (Prainha) 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 Prainha 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.
Prainha is 26 km (16 miles) from the very large city of Nilopolis. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nilopolis. Nilopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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