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Praia do Meio

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
6
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Good
Knee high · Textured · ENE
Wave
0.7m
Period
4.9s
Wind
7 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

5-day forecast

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

Friday

7 Aug
21:00
0.8m
5.2s
6 km/h
Cross

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.7m
4.7s
6 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.7m
5s
8 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.8m
9.9s
16 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.8m
10.1s
19 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.1m
10.2s
14 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.2m
10.2s
6 km/h
Cross

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
1.3m
10.2s
17 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1.1m
10.2s
17 km/h
Offshore
12:00
1.3m
10.1s
15 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0.9m
10.8s
18 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.1m
9.9s
17 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.1m
9.9s
11 km/h
Cross

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
1.3m
7.9s
6 km/h
Onshore
09:00
1.2m
7.9s
10 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1.2m
8s
15 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.3m
8.6s
15 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.4m
9.1s
17 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.6m
9.2s
16 km/h
Onshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
1.6m
8.7s
12 km/h
Onshore
09:00
1.7m
8.9s
10 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1.8m
8.9s
14 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.8m
9s
14 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.8m
8.9s
13 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.7m
8.8s
9 km/h
Onshore

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
1.5m
8.8s
4 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.5m
8.9s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.5m
9s
9 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.5m
9.2s
15 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.5m
9.3s
12 km/h
Onshore
20:00
1.5m
9.4s
12 km/h
Onshore

About Praia do Meio

Praia do Meio is a beach break over mixed in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It's at its best on 0.6–1.8m 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
Mixed
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
E, SE, S
Best wind direction
N, W, NW
Ideal wave size
0.6m – 1.8m

Praia do Meio surf FAQ

Is Praia do Meio good for beginners?+

Praia do Meio is a beach break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.8m 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 Praia do Meio?+

Different days call for different boards. Praia do Meio handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What are the best conditions for Praia do Meio?+

Look for 0.6–1.8m 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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