Recreio surf break

Recreio surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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Recreio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Recreio sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Recreio this week:

The surf forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Recreio in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 29th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 29th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
!
!
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.6
E
8
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
106
101
85
35
54
75
49
26
41
23
64
3087
1992
1255
706
477
373
260
157
138
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
NNW
10
N
5
SE
10
NNE
20
W
15
SW
5
NW
5
N
15
SSE
5
NNE
5
N
10
SSE
5
NE
0
SW
5
E
5
NNW
5
W
10
S
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:57PM0.82m
10:32AM0.66m
00:25AM0.85m
11:34AM0.76m
00:46AM0.88m
12:13PM0.86m
1:03AM0.90m
12:48PM0.94m
1:20AM0.91m
1:21PM0.99m
1:38AM0.92m
1:53PM1.02m
1:56AM0.92m
2:24PM1.03m
Low Tide
4:35AM0.59m
4:36PM0.23m
5:27AM0.50m
5:36PM0.19m
6:05AM0.41m
6:21PM0.16m
6:38AM0.31m
6:59PM0.15m
7:09AM0.22m
7:34PM0.15m
7:40AM0.15m
8:06PM0.18m
8:09AM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
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5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
1
1
3
4
Temp °C
24
29
29
25
31
31
26
27
26
24
28
26
24
28
25
25
27
30
25
27
26
26
31
30
27
32
32
27
28
28
29
30
28
28
30
29
29
30
32
28
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
9
0.5
E
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
Energy kJ
57
106
101
85
35
54
75
49
23
27
20
64
3087
1992
1255
706
477
373
260
157
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.5
E
5
0.4
SE
7
0.4
E
5
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
5
0.4
SSW
9
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
SSE
5
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
Energy kJ
85
11
12
9
9
18
10
8
26
41
18
31
80
125
118
34
96
102
102
56
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
SE
6
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SW
5
0.8
ESE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
SE
5
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
6
Energy kJ
21
19
10
12
18
31
2
10
12
14
23
5
96
10
10
92
13
19
17
32
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
0.7
ENE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
N
2
0.5
E
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
19
24
9
1
6
3
15
45
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
62
0
0
62
0
144
146
0
0
78
2
2
78
0
0
0
0
5
129
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Recreio Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Recreio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Recreio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Recreio 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 (Recreio) 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 Recreio 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.

Recreio is 23 km (14 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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