Saquarema surf break

Saquarema surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 29th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
4
4
3
4
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
2.1
S
16
3
S
14
3
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
33
718
797
966
1025
589
390
366
255
250
220
141
224
141
210
92
97
2096
3436
3769
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
SSE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ESE
10
NNE
15
W
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
SSE
20
W
20
W
25
SW
10
ESE
15
E
25
ENE
20
NE
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:45PM0.98m
1:18AM0.95m
1:20PM1.02m
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
Low Tide
6:54PM0.15m
7:06AM0.21m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
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5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
1
1
2
3
2
2
Temp °C
26
25
24
29
29
26
26
25
24
25
25
23
27
27
24
24
24
23
23
22
21
29
28
28
31
30
27
27
26
27
27
27
25
30
28
25
24
23
26
24
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
2.1
S
16
3
S
14
3
S
16
Energy kJ
11
33
718
797
966
1025
589
390
366
255
250
220
129
88
141
210
91
97
2096
3436
3769
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.4
SE
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
17
1.2
SSW
11
0.9
E
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
S
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
10
21
280
207
322
133
55
58
57
49
45
43
141
224
78
41
40
35
27
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.1
SE
13
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
16
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
13
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
21
10
28
55
10
8
22
15
7
8
7
5
42
42
41
19
92
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ENE
7
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SSW
5
1.1
ESE
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
E
5
Energy kJ
14
9
34
105
62
4
5
3
13
202
56
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
5
Distance (km)
13
64
0
0
13
0
29
45
45
0
13
0
0
23
53
53
190
13
3
23
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
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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