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Praia das Dunas Surf Forecast
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Praia das Dunas surf Forecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia das Dunas this week:
The surf forecast for Praia das Dunas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia das Dunas in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 18th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 18th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Dunas over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | - |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 812 | 607 | 404 | 290 | 229 | 260 | 184 | 38 | 90 | 43 | 17 | 38 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 92 | 68 | 54 | 50 | 43 | 173 | 37 | 19 | 327 | 256 | 314 | 539 | 653 | 637 | 582 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:49PM 0.82 | 10:45AM 0.71 | 12:17AM 0.88 | 11:41AM 0.82 | 12:42AM 0.93 | 12:19PM 0.91 | 1:05AM 0.97 | 12:51PM 0.99 | 1:28AM 1.00 | 1:22PM 1.05 | 1:49AM 1.01 | 1:51PM 1.09 | 2:08AM 1.01 | 2:21PM 1.11 | 2:28AM 1.00 | 2:51PM 1.10 | 2:50AM 0.98 | 3:24PM 1.08 | 3:14AM 0.95 | 3:59PM 1.04 | 3:43AM 0.91 | 4:41PM 0.98 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 0.33 | 5:09AM 0.57 | 5:01PM 0.28 | 5:51AM 0.48 | 5:53PM 0.22 | 6:22AM 0.40 | 6:32PM 0.16 | 6:51AM 0.32 | 7:06PM 0.13 | 7:19AM 0.25 | 7:38PM 0.11 | 7:47AM 0.18 | 8:09PM 0.11 | 8:15AM 0.13 | 8:41PM 0.14 | 8:45AM 0.09 | 9:14PM 0.19 | 9:17AM 0.08 | 9:50PM 0.25 | 9:52AM 0.09 | 10:30PM 0.32 | 10:32AM 0.13 | 11:18PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Praia das Dunas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia das Dunas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia das Dunas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia das Dunas 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 (Praia das Dunas) 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 Praia das Dunas 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.
Praia das Dunas is 5 km (3 miles) from Cabo Frio. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo Frio. Cabo Frio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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