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Geriba

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
5
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Fair
Knee high · Soft · S
Wave
0.7m
Period
4.8s
Wind
7 km/h Onshore
Tide
Rising

5-day forecast

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

Friday

7 Aug
21:00
0.5m
4.8s
9 km/h
Offshore

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.7m
5.1s
7 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.7m
4.7s
6 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.6m
5.4s
10 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.6m
5.6s
14 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.8m
10.8s
14 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.2m
10.8s
19 km/h
Cross

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
1.5m
10.5s
13 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1.5m
10.4s
11 km/h
Offshore
12:00
1.7m
10.3s
11 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.3m
10s
9 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.3m
10.1s
11 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.1m
11s
23 km/h
Cross

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
1.1m
9.8s
12 km/h
Onshore
09:00
1.2m
8.4s
13 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1.3m
8s
15 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.3m
8.4s
19 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.4m
9.2s
18 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.5m
9.2s
15 km/h
Onshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
2m
8.5s
8 km/h
Onshore
09:00
2.1m
8.7s
11 km/h
Onshore
12:00
2.2m
9s
15 km/h
Onshore
15:00
2.3m
9.1s
16 km/h
Onshore
18:00
2.2m
8.9s
12 km/h
Onshore
21:00
2.2m
8.8s
2 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
2m
8.8s
4 km/h
Cross
09:00
2m
8.9s
4 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1.9m
9s
9 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.9m
9.1s
10 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.9m
9.2s
10 km/h
Cross
20:00
1.9m
9.3s
9 km/h
Cross

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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