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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 8 pm Friday 17 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
22.8° C
(Which is 2.1°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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Grande Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Fri 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 29 | 188 | 188 | 403 | 108 | 48 | 41 | 79 | 121 | 163 | 150 | 124 | 79 | 76 | 68 | 84 | 37 | 27 | 55 | 34 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:28AM 0.11 | 8:56AM 0.25 | 3:01PM 0.31 | 8:41PM 2:53AM 0.34 0.08 | 9:50AM 0.23 | 3:59PM 0.31 | 9:35PM 0.43 | 3:13AM 10:41AM 0.06 0.21 | 4:59PM 0.30 | 10:28PM 0.50 | 11:29AM 0.19 | 6:06PM 11:21PM 0.28 0.56 | 12:15PM 0.17 | 12:15AM 0.58 | 1:02PM 0.15 | 1:11AM 0.57 | 1:49PM 0.14 | |||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:44PM 0.03 | 5:05AM 11:37AM 0.04 0.17 | 5:46PM 0.23 | 12:58AM 0.05 | 5:54AM -0.03 | 12:28PM 0.14 | 6:17PM 2:18AM 0.25 0.06 | 6:43AM -0.09 | 1:20PM 0.11 | 6:48PM 0.27 | 7:33AM -0.12 | 2:14PM 0.07 | 7:16PM 0.27 | 8:24AM -0.12 | 3:09PM 0.04 | 9:20AM -0.10 | 4:04PM 0.00 | 10:20AM -0.05 | 5:01PM -0.02 | |||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Fri 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | |
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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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