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Recreio Surf Forecast
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Recreio surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 16 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.8° 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 (May 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Recreio in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Recreio over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | |
582 | 478 | 486 | 403 | 396 | 275 | 161 | 94 | 67 | 466 | 273 | 2124 | 3260 | 2570 | 1359 | 2479 | 3601 | 3724 | 2898 | 2257 | 2266 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:35PM1.09m | 2:18AM0.85m | 3:19PM1.07m | 2:41AM0.83m | 4:04PM1.01m | 3:07AM0.82m | 4:52PM0.92m | 3:38AM0.82m | 5:50PM0.83m | 4:15AM0.81m | 8:15PM0.75m | 5:02AM0.79m | 10:05PM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.21m | 8:57AM0.01m | 9:49PM0.30m | 9:39AM0.00m | 10:34PM0.41m | 10:26AM0.03m | 11:20PM0.50m | 11:18AM0.07m | 00:09AM0.57m | 12:18PM0.14m | 1:05AM0.60m | 1:26PM0.20m | 2:09AM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 31 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 |
 kJ | 582 | 478 | 486 | 403 | 396 | 275 | 161 | 94 | 42 | 466 | 273 | 2124 | 3260 | 2570 | 1359 | 2479 | 3601 | 3724 | 2898 | 2257 | 2266 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 67 | 89 | 46 | 310 | 24 | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 18 | E 7 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 12 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 46 | 109 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 13 | 14 | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 90 | 5 | 5 | 90 | 0 | 35 | 129 | 70 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
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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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