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Saquarema surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.0° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saquarema in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saquarema over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | |
531 | 350 | 255 | 204 | 184 | 94 | 83 | 92 | 119 | 510 | 1487 | 2000 | 1881 | 2084 | 3658 | 2581 | 1297 | 663 | 475 | 289 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:57AM0.95m | 2:26PM1.05m | 2:17AM0.94m | 2:58PM1.04m | 2:39AM0.93m | 3:30PM1.01m | 3:02AM0.91m | 4:03PM0.96m | 3:30AM0.89m | 4:39PM0.91m | 4:03AM0.86m | 5:23PM0.85m | 4:43AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.17m | 8:11AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.21m | 8:42AM0.06m | 9:12PM0.26m | 9:15AM0.05m | 9:46PM0.31m | 9:51AM0.07m | 10:23PM0.36m | 10:30AM0.11m | 11:05PM0.41m | 11:17AM0.16m | 11:57PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:20 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 |
28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 13 | E 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
 kJ | 531 | 350 | 255 | 204 | 184 | 94 | 70 | 66 | 119 | 40 | 1487 | 2000 | 1881 | 2084 | 3658 | 2581 | 1297 | 663 | 475 | 289 | 216 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 80 | 78 | 55 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 82 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 52 | 65 | 46 | 61 | 44 | 45 | 57 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 83 | 92 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | ENE 5 | — | — | S 4 | S 8 | — | — | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 14 | — | 29 | — | — | 31 | 510 | — | — | 26 | 77 | — | — | 78 | 104 | — | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 45 | 266 | 23 | 0 | 43 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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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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