Saquarema surf break

Saquarema surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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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
24.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 9PM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 30th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 5th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
3
5
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
S
12
1.3
S
6
2.1
S
10
3
S
14
3
S
14
3.5
S
16
3
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
1.8
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
966
1139
669
463
350
302
204
151
94
113
93
80
113
861
3065
3504
5273
4904
3269
2228
1249
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
S
5
SSE
5
SW
10
S
15
NE
5
N
10
S
5
NNW
15
W
15
S
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
20
E
15
NE
15
NE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
glassy
on
cross-off
off
on
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:37AM0.96m
1:54PM1.05m
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
Low Tide
7:30PM0.15m
7:39AM0.14m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
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5:24
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
2
1
14
3
2
Temp °C
27
25
26
25
24
25
25
24
27
27
25
25
24
22
22
23
21
26
27
23
27
29
28
28
27
27
27
28
26
29
28
27
26
25
23
22
23
21
27
27
24
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
E
9
0.6
SSW
12
2.1
S
10
3
S
14
3
S
14
3.5
S
16
3
S
16
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
1.8
S
14
Energy kJ
966
1139
669
463
350
302
204
151
94
113
93
41
113
861
3065
3504
5273
4904
3269
2228
1249
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
11
0.8
E
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
S
5
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
SSW
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
S
20
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
6
Energy kJ
322
108
77
80
78
55
21
43
42
60
59
56
41
40
27
28
38
373
49
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.5
E
6
0.1
SE
13
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
E
6
0.6
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.5
S
12
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.6
E
8
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
96
8
8
20
7
49
45
11
9
69
16
80
7
6
51
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
3
0.9
ENE
5
0.2
S
6
1.3
S
6
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
E
6
0.9
ENE
5
Energy kJ
68
3
46
2
108
78
59
99
30
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
23
0
0
53
23
0
23
0
0
23
0
53
23
229
23
23
38
21
23
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
4
6
5
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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