Saquarema surf break

Saquarema surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 13 Mar 2026 -03
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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
26.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saquarema this week:

The surf forecast for Saquarema over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saquarema in the next 12 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 15th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 14th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saquarema over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSE
1.1
S
1.1
SSE
1.5
S
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)121111101011111110101111101010111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)486297270458628718441404356281573458298340400476553489386333246
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
5
NW
10
NE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NE
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ESE
5
NE
10
E
15
ESE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:35AM
0.70
12:43AM
0.91
12:18PM
0.80
1:16AM
0.99
12:51PM
0.91
1:47AM
1.05
1:20PM
1.00
2:14AM
1.08
1:49PM
1.07
2:39AM
1.09
2:18PM
1.13
3:02AM
1.06
2:49PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.25
6:05AM
0.42
6:08PM
0.15
6:45AM
0.35
6:53PM
0.05
7:21AM
0.28
7:33PM
-0.02
7:55AM
0.23
8:12PM
-0.07
8:29AM
0.18
8:50PM
-0.07
9:02AM
0.15
9:29PM
-0.02
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-6:07--6:06--6:05--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01-
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-------------13113-
Temp. °C252524252524262624262624262624242423252524
Feels °C (?)262526262627292826272725272625262525262626
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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 12 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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