
Surf Forecasts:
Saquarema surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with 1,624 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saquarema in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saquarema over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
418 | 405 | 416 | 277 | 197 | 192 | 758 | 752 | 1018 | 1538 | 1315 | 1126 | 957 | 1082 | 1130 | 1048 | 1065 | 712 | 503 | 338 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:16PM1.02m | 00:48AM0.79m | 2:07PM1.07m | 1:23AM0.84m | 2:52PM1.09m | 1:56AM0.89m | 3:33PM1.08m | 2:29AM0.95m | 4:09PM1.03m | 3:04AM1.00m | 4:40PM0.97m | 3:40AM1.03m | 5:06PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.33m | 7:02AM0.05m | 7:55PM0.33m | 7:51AM-0.03m | 8:38PM0.35m | 8:38AM-0.08m | 9:16PM0.37m | 9:23AM-0.09m | 9:50PM0.39m | 10:06AM-0.06m | 10:24PM0.40m | 10:48AM0.00m | 10:59PM0.39m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
418 | 405 | 416 | 277 | 197 | 92 | 758 | 752 | 1018 | 1538 | 1315 | 1126 | 957 | 1082 | 1130 | 1048 | 1065 | 712 | 503 | 338 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | E 6 | E 7 | S 12 |
44 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 48 | 123 | 76 | 248 | 73 | 29 | 92 | 81 | 47 | 44 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 40 | 47 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSE 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 20 | S 12 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 12 | S 13 | S 18 |
4 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 127 | 74 | 92 | 131 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 7 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | NE 3 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
4 | — | 2 | 7 | 11 | 192 | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 17 | 32 | 77 | 75 | 93 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 13 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 241 | 190 | 266 | 45 | 45 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 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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