When should you surf Barra da Tijuca today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 17h with a 45/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Barra da Tijuca surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Barra da Tijuca (Rio de Janeiro-Litoral Sul).
Best score today
705h
Now
2013:00
Waves
1.3 m
8 s
Wind
6 km/h
Sideshore · W
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▲ 16:00
range 0.5 m
Light
05:19 → 17:58
Best windows today
5h70/100
1.0 m · 8 s · 3 km/h
6h70/100
1.0 m · 8 s · 5 km/h
7h70/100
1.0 m · 8 s · 5 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 60 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 40 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 20 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 70 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 70 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 70 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 3 km/h · N | high tide |
| 06:00 | 70 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 70 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 70 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 40 | 1.0 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 20 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · W | low tide |
| 11:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · W | low tide |
| 12:00 | — | 1.1 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.2 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.3 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 7 km/h · S | high tide |
| 17:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 3 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 56 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 68 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · W | low tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Barra da Tijuca today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▲ 16:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Barra da Tijuca suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Barra da Tijuca.