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 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 Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 21st May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 22nd May)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 21st 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 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
3
4
2
2
5
5
3
4
3
1
4
3
2
1
3
1
4
4
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
1.9
S
13
2.3
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.7
ESE
7
1.1
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2948
2127
1245
2228
3364
3829
3328
2946
2968
2440
1543
1305
805
538
344
329
248
751
1764
1492
875
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
WSW
15
W
15
S
20
S
5
SW
5
NW
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
SW
5
W
5
NNW
5
S
15
SW
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NE
20
E
10
NE
cross
cross
cross-off
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:05PM0.87m
4:26AM0.85m
7:47PM0.80m
5:17AM0.82m
9:31PM0.78m
6:30AM0.79m
10:30PM0.79m
8:40AM0.77m
11:10PM0.81m
10:34AM0.82m
11:40PM0.83m
11:37AM0.87m
00:08AM0.86m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.06m
00:03AM0.55m
12:18PM0.12m
1:00AM0.58m
1:25PM0.19m
2:05AM0.58m
2:36PM0.24m
3:12AM0.53m
3:44PM0.26m
4:14AM0.46m
4:44PM0.27m
5:08AM0.37m
5:36PM0.28m
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light rain
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
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5:14
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
2
3
7
3
3
1
1
3
2
5
1
Temp °C
21
22
22
21
20
20
21
21
20
23
22
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
23
24
22
23
22
23
22
18
20
22
21
19
23
22
23
24
24
24
23
23
22
23
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
1.9
S
13
2.3
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
SE
6
1.2
S
11
1.2
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.9
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
Energy kJ
2948
2127
1245
2228
3364
3829
3328
2946
2968
2440
1543
1305
805
538
128
329
131
123
1764
1492
875
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
1.2
S
11
0.8
ESE
6
1
S
10
1.1
S
18
1
ESE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
12
11
5
5
12
14
14
6
45
30
1
1
344
47
214
751
88
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
S
19
0.9
S
10
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
10
1
6
10
29
156
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
5
1.1
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
SSE
7
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.5
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
19
51
121
89
123
164
119
248
216
77
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
45
45
106
51
45
64
0
0
13
0
0
45
0
13
23
13
0
64
0
0
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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