Saquarema surf break

Saquarema surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 24 May 2026 -03
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Saquarema surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saquarema sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saquarema this week:

The surf forecast for Saquarema over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saquarema in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
0
3
4
2
4
2
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.2
S
17
1.8
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
1.9
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
10
1.5
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.2
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
12
1.4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
628
538
338
274
255
809
1377
1431
1077
628
393
192
483
551
291
127
65
78
337
569
492
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
ESE
15
W
15
W
15
SSW
10
SE
15
ENE
20
E
15
NNE
10
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
E
20
NE
10
NNE
10
ESE
5
N
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:10PM0.81m
10:34AM0.82m
11:40PM0.83m
11:37AM0.87m
00:08AM0.86m
12:25PM0.92m
00:34AM0.87m
1:07PM0.96m
1:00AM0.89m
1:45PM0.99m
1:26AM0.89m
2:20PM1.00m
1:53AM0.89m
Low Tide
3:44PM0.26m
4:14AM0.46m
4:44PM0.27m
5:08AM0.37m
5:36PM0.28m
5:53AM0.28m
6:21PM0.27m
6:34AM0.20m
7:03PM0.28m
7:11AM0.13m
7:42PM0.28m
7:47AM0.08m
8:19PM0.29m
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
Temp °C
22
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
21
23
23
22
22
22
21
21
22
21
23
23
21
23
24
25
23
24
23
23
23
21
25
21
19
19
19
20
22
21
20
24
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.8
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
1.9
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
10
1.5
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.2
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
12
1.4
S
11
Energy kJ
628
538
338
274
255
314
1377
1431
1077
628
393
192
483
551
291
127
65
63
337
569
492
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
E
5
0.4
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.3
S
19
1.2
S
17
1.3
S
10
1
S
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
E
7
0.5
S
12
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
14
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
10
0.1
E
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
8
4
7
2
65
809
305
146
19
10
22
4
69
1
4
48
34
78
1
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
11
0.6
SSE
8
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.1
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
10
5
10
10
5
40
10
2
4
2
1
17
33
1
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
5
0.3
SSW
2
0.7
SW
4
1.4
SSW
6
0.2
E
7
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
12
1
14
128
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
3
4
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
13
21
53
45
13
0
23
0
45
266
241
190
190
0
0
23
13
0
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Saquarema Surf forecast

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

Saquarema is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Saquarema. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saquarema. Saquarema has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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