Surf Forecasts:
Saquarema surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.
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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saquarema in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saquarema over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2073 | 1982 | 1886 | 830 | 517 | 348 | 286 | 231 | 262 | 233 | 102 | 99 | 121 | 176 | 51 | 76 | 61 | 61 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27AM1.09m | 4:16PM0.93m | 4:02AM1.06m | 4:35PM0.89m | 4:39AM1.00m | 4:56PM0.86m | 5:19AM0.91m | 5:20PM0.81m | 6:08AM0.81m | 5:50PM0.76m | 7:28AM0.72m | 6:32PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.29m | 10:19AM0.04m | 10:22PM0.27m | 10:54AM0.14m | 10:56PM0.26m | 11:29AM0.25m | 11:35PM0.27m | 12:08PM0.36m | 00:21AM0.29m | 12:59PM0.46m | 1:22AM0.32m | 2:14PM0.53m | 2:43AM0.34m | ||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | S 10 | E 7 | S 11 | E 7 |
2073 | 1982 | 1886 | 830 | 517 | 348 | 235 | 231 | 188 | 106 | 102 | 49 | 15 | 66 | 51 | 8 | 61 | 2 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | S 10 | E 13 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 10 |
7 | 17 | — | 26 | 16 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 5 | — | 51 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
— | 4 | 23 | 286 | 208 | 286 | 286 | 199 | 262 | 233 | 151 | 99 | 121 | 176 | — | 76 | 166 | 61 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 13 | 229 | 13 | 66 | 229 | 57 | 13 | 66 | 38 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 250 | 3 |
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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.
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