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Geriba

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
4
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Fair
Knee high · Textured · E
Wave
0.6m
Period
5.6s
Wind
6 km/h Cross
Tide
High

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Sao_Paulo local

Monday

21 Sept
21:00
0.6m
5.9s
19 km/h
Cross

Tuesday

22 Sept
06:00
0.7m
5.9s
15 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.7m
5.8s
15 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.6m
5.6s
2 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.5m
5.9s
10 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.7m
6s
13 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.7m
6.2s
8 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

23 Sept
06:00
0.6m
6.5s
8 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.6m
6.7s
20 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1m
5.8s
21 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.2m
5.5s
18 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.3m
5.6s
15 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.4m
8s
14 km/h
Onshore

Thursday

24 Sept
06:00
1.5m
8.2s
8 km/h
Onshore
09:00
1.6m
9.6s
12 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.7m
10s
16 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.8m
10.2s
17 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.7m
10.3s
16 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.7m
10.4s
16 km/h
Cross

Friday

25 Sept
06:00
1.7m
10.2s
15 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.6m
10.1s
19 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.6m
10.1s
20 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.5m
10s
20 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.3m
9.9s
15 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.2m
10.1s
5 km/h
Cross

Saturday

26 Sept
06:00
1.1m
9.1s
9 km/h
Cross
09:00
1m
8.9s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
1m
8.8s
15 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.9m
8.6s
14 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.8m
8.4s
7 km/h
Onshore
20:00
0.8m
8.3s
6 km/h
Onshore

About Geriba

Geriba is a beach break over sand in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the E / SE / S with light offshore winds from the N / W / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
E, SE, S
Best wind direction
N, W, NW
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Geriba surf FAQ

Is Geriba good for beginners?+

Geriba is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Geriba?+

Different days call for different boards. Geriba can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What are the best conditions for Geriba?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the E / SE / S with light offshore winds from the N / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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