Rio Claro Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.46° N 83.59° W

Rio Claro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Claro sea temperature is
30.1° C
1.9° 

Rio Claro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rio Claro surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Claro this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Claro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Claro in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:59PM2.72m
4:28AM2.77m
4:36PM2.72m
5:02AM2.82m
5:12PM2.68m
5:36AM2.83m
5:50PM2.62m
6:13AM2.82m
6:31PM2.53m
6:54AM2.77m
7:18PM2.43m
7:42AM2.70m
8:14PM2.33m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.32m
10:33AM0.51m
10:46PM0.33m
11:09AM0.48m
11:19PM0.37m
11:47AM0.48m
11:55PM0.43m
12:28PM0.50m
00:35AM0.51m
1:14PM0.54m
1:20AM0.60m
2:08PM0.59m
2:16AM0.69m
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Information about the Rio Claro Surf forecast

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

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