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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 Thursday 28 May 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
15.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)Rio Grande Jetties surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.
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 Saturday (May 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Grande Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 30th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | |
28 | 16 | 27 | 16 | 119 | 173 | 157 | 94 | 64 | 58 | 55 | 41 | 55 | 69 | 54 | 86 | 84 | 105 | 66 | 44 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:32PM0.32m | 7:52AM0.21m | 1:00PM0.32m | 7:26PM0.34m | 8:58AM0.19m | 1:52PM0.33m | 8:15PM0.36m | 9:59AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.33m | 8:59PM0.36m | 10:48AM0.17m | 3:30PM0.32m | 9:37PM0.36m | 11:08AM0.16m | 4:19PM0.30m | 10:10PM0.37m | 11:17AM0.14m | 5:14PM0.28m | 10:38PM0.37m | 11:20AM0.13m | |
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.20m | 10:20PM0.18m | 3:42AM0.01m | 4:07PM0.22m | 11:33PM0.20m | 4:37AM-0.01m | 4:55PM0.23m | 5:27AM-0.02m | 5:38PM0.24m | 6:11AM-0.01m | 6:15PM0.25m | 6:52AM0.01m | 6:43PM0.26m | 7:30AM0.03m | 12:40PM0.14m | 6:57PM0.27m | 8:05AM0.06m | ||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 |
 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:30 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 28 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 119 | 113 | 81 | 94 | 45 | 45 | 55 | 41 | 7 | 24 | 54 | 86 | 84 | 105 | 62 | 44 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 11 | E 6 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 25 | 8 | — | — | — | 44 | 64 | 58 | 22 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 24 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 66 | 30 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 11 | SSE 14 | SE 10 | S 18 | E 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 3 | E 7 | E 3 | E 4 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 13 | 173 | 157 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 55 | 69 | — | — | — | 17 | 21 | 25 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 536 | 327 | 377 | 246 | 246 | 246 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 537 | 253 | 248 | 248 | 246 | 232 | 248 | 248 | 248 |
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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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