When should you surf Praia de Massambaba today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 17h with a 56/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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Praia de Massambaba surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Praia de Massambaba (Rio de Janeiro-Litoral Sul).
Best score today
705h
Now
2313:00
Waves
1.4 m
8 s
Wind
12 km/h
Sideshore · W
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 16:00
range 0.5 m
Light
05:15 → 17:53
Best windows today
5h70/100
1.1 m · 8 s · 16 km/h
6h70/100
1.1 m · 8 s · 17 km/h
7h60/100
1.2 m · 8 s · 18 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 70 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 70 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 70 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 70 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 70 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 16 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 06:00 | 70 | 1.1 m · 8 s | 17 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 60 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 18 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 60 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 19 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 60 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 23 | 1.2 m · 8 s | 23 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 12:00 | — | 1.3 m · 8 s | 23 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 21 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 8 s | 17 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 45 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 45 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · SE | high tide |
| 17:00 | 56 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 79 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 79 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 23 | 1.4 m · 8 s | 17 km/h · W | low tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Praia de Massambaba today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 16:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Praia de Massambaba 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 Praia de Massambaba.