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
24.0° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saquarema in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM. 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 Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 24th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 23rd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
0
4
4
2
4
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
14
2
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
1.2
S
17
1.9
S
15
2.1
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
1
S
10
1.2
S
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2249
1380
946
628
538
338
274
206
783
1534
1748
1074
544
387
192
149
144
192
150
132
77
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
WNW
10
W
15
SSW
0
NW
10
ENE
20
E
15
NE
15
W
15
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
5
W
10
ESE
15
NE
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:30PM0.79m
8:40AM0.77m
11:10PM0.81m
10:34AM0.82m
11:40PM0.83m
11:37AM0.87m
00:08AM0.86m
12:25PM0.92m
00:34AM0.87m
1:07PM0.96m
1:00AM0.89m
1:45PM0.99m
1:26AM0.89m
Low Tide
2:36PM0.24m
3:12AM0.53m
3:44PM0.26m
4:14AM0.46m
4:44PM0.27m
5:08AM0.37m
5:36PM0.28m
5:53AM0.28m
6:21PM0.27m
6:34AM0.20m
7:03PM0.28m
7:11AM0.13m
7:42PM0.28m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
1
3
3
Temp °C
24
24
21
22
23
22
23
23
22
24
24
22
25
24
23
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
20
23
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
23
26
25
25
20
19
19
23
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
14
2
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
15
2.1
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
1
S
10
1.2
S
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SE
7
Energy kJ
2249
1380
946
628
538
338
274
206
392
1534
1748
1074
544
387
192
149
144
192
150
132
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
E
5
0.3
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.3
E
5
0.3
S
19
1.2
S
17
1
S
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
E
7
0.6
SW
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
6
1
8
4
12
4
64
783
129
10
10
19
18
14
12
4
32
21
18
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
5
0.3
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
15
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
2
9
15
14
5
5
17
10
4
2
12
20
24
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
3
0.3
ENE
4
0.4
SW
3
1.2
SW
5
1.2
SW
6
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
64
35
27
7
29
5
3
2
83
112
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
13
23
0
0
23
0
45
45
0
0
23
0
45
45
45
241
266
53
0
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
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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