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Prainha Surf Forecast
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Prainha surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 17 May 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha this week:
The surf forecast for Prainha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2ft and 11s 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 12 days are 8ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 22nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 120 | 348 | 134 | 114 | 303 | 88 | 135 | 106 | 109 | 79 | 53 | 260 | 458 | 744 | 1811 | 1963 | 2033 | 1708 | 1020 | 1401 | 822 | 555 | 376 | 231 | 141 | 94 | 66 | 51 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 48 | 49 | 64 | 91 | 662 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:38PM 2.76 | 5:01AM 2.59 | 6:57PM 2.62 | 6:00AM 2.46 | 9:47PM 2.66 | 7:25AM 2.4 | 10:58PM 2.82 | 9:42AM 2.49 | 11:45PM 2.95 | 11:09AM 2.76 | 12:23AM 3.02 | 12:05PM 3.05 | 12:53AM 2.95 | 12:54PM 3.28 | 1:18AM 2.85 | 1:41PM 3.45 | 1:39AM 2.76 | 2:25PM 3.51 | 1:59AM 2.69 | 3:09PM 3.45 | 2:22AM 2.69 | 3:52PM 3.25 | 2:49AM 2.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 12:33AM 1.51 | 12:48PM 0.66 | 1:45AM 1.61 | 2:01PM 0.69 | 2:58AM 1.61 | 3:14PM 0.62 | 4:06AM 1.48 | 4:21PM 0.52 | 5:03AM 1.25 | 5:23PM 0.43 | 5:53AM 1.02 | 6:20PM 0.36 | 6:37AM 0.72 | 7:12PM 0.43 | 7:18AM 0.46 | 8:01PM 0.59 | 7:58AM 0.23 | 8:47PM 0.85 | 8:38AM 0.07 | 9:30PM 1.12 | 9:19AM 0 | 10:11PM 1.41 | 10:03AM 0.03 | |||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 |
| Sunset | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 79 | 73 | 79 | 82 | 75 | 81 | 81 | 75 | 81 | 84 | 75 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 75 | 79 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 73 | 72 | 68 | 73 |
| Feels °F (?) | 77 | 75 | 81 | 82 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 77 | 79 | 77 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 82°F on Sun afternoon, min 66°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 84°F on Tue afternoon, min 68°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 79°F on Sun afternoon, min 68°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 73°F on Mon afternoon, min 64°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Prainha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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