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Rio Grande Jetties Surf Forecast
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Rio Grande Jetties surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rio Grande Jetties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Grande Jetties sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Grande Jetties this week:
The surf forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Grande Jetties in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 59 | 40 | 22 | 25 | 52 | 44 | 43 | 35 | 87 | 84 | 80 | 68 | 451 | 443 | 326 | 243 | 202 | 94 | 77 | 82 | 57 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:54AM 0.35 | 10:37AM 0.21 | 4:00AM 11:28AM 0.33 0.24 | 5:24AM 0.30 | 12:19PM 0.27 | 2:03AM 0.20 | 6:45AM 0.28 | 1:12PM 0.29 | 6:32PM 2:07AM 0.18 0.15 | 7:55AM 0.27 | 2:05PM 0.30 | 7:43PM 2:28AM 0.25 0.11 | 8:56AM 0.25 | 3:01PM 0.31 | 8:41PM 2:53AM 0.34 0.08 | 9:50AM 0.23 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:26PM -0.01 | 7:58AM 0.18 | 7:16PM -0.02 | 8:33AM 0.19 | 8:15PM -0.02 | 9:14AM 0.19 | 9:20PM -0.00 | 3:04AM 10:00AM 0.19 0.19 | 4:56PM 0.17 | 10:31PM 0.02 | 4:12AM 10:48AM 0.12 0.18 | 5:17PM 0.20 | 11:44PM 0.03 | 5:05AM 11:37AM 0.04 0.17 | 5:46PM 0.23 | 12:58AM 0.05 | 5:54AM -0.03 | ||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | ||
| Sunset | 6:10 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 3 | 9 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | ||
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Information about the Rio Grande Jetties Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rio Grande Jetties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Grande Jetties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Grande Jetties 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 Grande Jetties) 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 Grande Jetties 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.
Rio Grande Jetties is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Rio Grande. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rio Grande. Rio Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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