Saquarema surf break

Saquarema surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 19 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
23.9° 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 Friday (May 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saquarema in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
3
2
2
5
5
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
0
2
0
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
8
1.6
S
18
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
2
S
13
2.2
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.3
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.7
SSE
8
0.9
S
11
1
S
13
2
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
343
1543
2948
2155
1376
2040
3000
3776
3074
2987
2522
2066
1654
946
628
538
584
314
189
350
1963
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
S
15
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
ESE
15
NE
5
NW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
N
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
W
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
NE
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:02PM0.96m
3:46AM0.86m
6:05PM0.87m
4:26AM0.85m
7:47PM0.80m
5:17AM0.82m
9:31PM0.78m
6:30AM0.79m
10:30PM0.79m
8:40AM0.77m
11:10PM0.81m
10:34AM0.82m
11:40PM0.83m
11:37AM0.87m
Low Tide
11:14PM0.48m
11:19AM0.06m
00:03AM0.55m
12:18PM0.12m
1:00AM0.58m
1:25PM0.19m
2:05AM0.58m
2:36PM0.24m
3:12AM0.53m
3:44PM0.26m
4:14AM0.46m
4:44PM0.27m
5:08AM0.37m
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
4
4
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
22
22
21
21
22
20
20
19
21
22
21
20
20
20
22
22
22
22
22
22
24
21
22
22
22
24
21
19
19
22
22
20
22
21
22
24
24
22
23
23
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
1.6
S
18
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
2
S
13
2.2
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.3
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.8
SE
7
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.7
SSE
8
1.3
SE
7
1
S
13
2
S
16
Energy kJ
115
1543
2948
2155
1376
2040
3000
3776
3074
2987
2522
2066
1654
327
628
538
584
314
189
350
1963
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
20
1.4
SSW
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.8
S
18
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
1.7
S
13
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
Energy kJ
124
231
12
11
5
5
12
407
14
6
6
6
946
120
85
47
188
178
75
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
E
9
0.5
W
5
0.9
S
11
0.1
E
13
0.8
S
10
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
4
15
14
12
184
3
120
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
8
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
SSE
4
0.8
E
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.9
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
343
17
25
19
10
75
170
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
Distance (km)
266
45
51
77
23
45
64
0
0
13
13
0
34
0
0
33
45
29
45
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
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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