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Ilha Do Pontal surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 06 Mar 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilha Do Pontal this week:
The surf forecast for Ilha Do Pontal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilha Do Pontal in the next 12 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) 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 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 7th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 7th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 12th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilha Do Pontal over the next 12 days.
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 68 | 51 | 37 | 64 | 82 | 99 | 125 | 111 | 91 | 75 | 54 | 56 | 44 | 44 | 31 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 173 | 15 | 212 | 45 | 207 | 190 | 117 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 51 | 57 | 64 | 38 | 75 | 46 | 70 | 210 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:49PM 0.74 | 5:59AM 0.68 | 12:21AM 0.83 | 10:38AM 0.62 | 12:59AM 0.90 | 12:02PM 0.73 | 1:27AM 0.96 | 12:40PM 0.85 | 1:49AM 1.00 | 1:12PM 0.96 | 2:10AM 1.03 | 1:41PM 1.04 | 2:30AM 1.05 | 2:09PM 1.10 | 2:50AM 1.05 | 2:37PM 1.14 | 3:09AM 1.04 | 3:05PM 1.14 | 3:27AM 1.02 | 3:33PM 1.11 | 3:45AM 0.99 | 4:01PM 1.07 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:25PM 0.32 | 3:19AM 0.64 | 3:22PM 0.34 | 5:58AM 0.60 | 5:08PM 0.27 | 6:36AM 0.53 | 6:14PM 0.18 | 7:03AM 0.45 | 7:00PM 0.10 | 7:29AM 0.37 | 7:37PM 0.04 | 7:55AM 0.31 | 8:09PM 0.01 | 8:21AM 0.25 | 8:39PM 0.00 | 8:46AM 0.21 | 9:07PM 0.03 | 9:11AM 0.18 | 9:34PM 0.08 | 9:36AM 0.16 | 10:02PM 0.14 | 10:03AM 0.16 | 10:30PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 10 | - | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 7 | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ilha Do Pontal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ilha Do Pontal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilha Do Pontal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilha Do Pontal 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 (Ilha Do Pontal) 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 Ilha Do Pontal 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.
Ilha Do Pontal is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Arraial do Cabo. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arraial do Cabo. Arraial do Cabo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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