Saquarema
Brazil · South America
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.8m S
Wind: 10 km/h N (offshore)
Beach faces: SSE
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:38Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 25°C water.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.8m swell at 9s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 25°C.
AI-generated summary for Saquarema. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Saquarema
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 5pm (score: 33). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Saquarema.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Saquarema
Saquarema is a heavy, high-energy beach break situated east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The bathymetric profile is defined by deep underwater channels that funnel directly into steep, heavily compacted sandbanks. As powerful southerly groundswells approach the coast, this abrupt depth transition forces the wave to jack significantly in height, producing thick, pitching A-frames. A northerly offshore wind is essential to groom the massive faces and hold open the cavernous barrel sections. The wave breaks with immense hydraulic force, delivering steep, critical take-offs that transition immediately into high-speed, plunging lips. Because the energy is concentrated so violently onto the shallow sand, it creates aggressive rip currents and leaves zero margin for error. The sheer power and consistency of the waves make it a regular stop for elite professional competitions. Due to the high-consequence nature of the breaks, the brutal hold-downs, and the shifting peaks, Saquarema is strictly reserved for advanced and expert surfers possessing elite physical endurance and technical proficiency.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Saquarema. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Saquarema?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.