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
24.6° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 12th 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 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
4
5
4
2
3
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
1.6
SW
9
2
SSW
12
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.8
S
12
1.7
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
105
370
1108
3688
4253
3912
3805
3322
2288
1682
855
569
513
495
1074
1011
794
794
925
658
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
S
15
NE
15
NE
20
E
15
NE
10
N
15
SE
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
NW
5
NE
20
ESE
25
NE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:14PM0.89m
10:38AM0.82m
11:57PM0.94m
11:36AM0.91m
00:33AM0.97m
12:24PM0.99m
1:04AM0.97m
1:09PM1.06m
1:32AM0.95m
1:53PM1.11m
1:57AM0.92m
2:37PM1.12m
2:20AM0.89m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.22m
4:34AM0.42m
4:51PM0.17m
5:27AM0.34m
5:46PM0.12m
6:13AM0.26m
6:37PM0.09m
6:55AM0.18m
7:26PM0.10m
7:35AM0.10m
8:13PM0.14m
8:15AM0.04m
8:59PM0.21m
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
7
5
1
Temp °C
24
23
22
20
21
20
21
21
21
24
25
23
28
27
25
25
25
23
24
24
22
25
23
23
18
19
18
20
20
19
23
24
24
31
29
28
27
27
26
25
24
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
S
12
2
SSW
12
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.8
S
12
1.7
S
11
Energy kJ
63
47
102
1041
3688
4253
3912
3805
3322
2288
1682
855
569
513
495
1074
1011
794
794
925
658
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
E
8
1.4
SSW
17
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.6
E
4
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
6
0.5
S
16
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
102
105
34
1108
36
23
25
26
26
14
14
13
23
6
129
10
10
4
4
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
S
19
0.5
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.2
ESE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.3
E
9
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
9
76
190
37
7
10
22
33
33
13
18
5
21
7
7
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
SW
5
1.6
SW
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
S
4
0.1
E
7
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
3
12
370
62
39
55
36
7
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
51
45
241
45
45
45
45
23
0
0
113
0
0
23
0
0
0
0
0
23
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
5
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
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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