Rio Grande Jetties surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 -03
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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
24.1° C
(Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Grande Jetties in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 14th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 14th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 10th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Grande Jetties over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SE
1.6
E
1.1
SE
1.3
SSE
2.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.9
SE
1.3
ESE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
1
E
1.3
E
0.1
SE
Period(s) (?)915141313711118810910889888813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)98711846599464277331396694183157282112946410894661382127
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
ESE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
S
15
ESE
10
S
15
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
0.19
1:21AM
0.34
2:26PM
0.16
1:41AM
0.33
2:28PM
0.13
2:00AM
0.33
11:08AM
0.12
1:00PM
0.12
2:27AM
0.33
10:50AM
0.16
3:11AM 11:14AM
0.32 0.20
4:28AM 11:47AM
0.31 0.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:30AM
0.02
4:45PM
0.15
9:57AM
0.05
5:20PM
0.12
10:15AM
0.09
5:50PM
0.09
9:14AM 11:31AM
0.12 0.12
6:20PM
0.05
8:52AM
0.15
6:55PM
0.02
8:55AM
0.18
7:37PM
-0.00
9:16AM
0.20
8:28PM
-0.02
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-6:52--6:51--6:50--6:49--6:46--6:45--6:45-
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-410673---------------
Temp. °C211920212221222222232322232322252524252523
Feels °C (?)171618192118202020242221232322262625252421
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The above surf forecast table for Rio Grande Jetties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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