Surf spot

Praia do Foguete - Cabo Frio

Forecast conditions and map view for Praia do Foguete - Cabo Frio in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Norte. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Norte
Coordinates: -22.9297, -42.0378

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.1	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1	0.8	1	0.9	1.3	1.9	2	2	2	2	2.3	2.4	2.4	2.4
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SE	ENE	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSE	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	S	SW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	10.3	10.5	10.6	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.6	10.4	10	9.8	7.5	5.8	5.9	6	5.7	5.7	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.5	5.5	6.5	6	5.8	5.7	5.5	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.6	7	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.8	7.9	6.4	9.8	5.2	8.3	5.8	6.9	7	7.1	7.3	7.4	8.7	8.9	9.2	9.2
Wave energy (kJ)	254	277	321	393	398	379	353	304	251	218	148	89	75	66	47	41	50	49	47	46	56	114	124	123	122	75	68	124	122	147	145	143	189	250	280	280	267	249	227	224	209	198	85	128	50	122	119	358	392	411	435	438	792	907	964	975
Wind speed (km/h)	7.3	7.6	13.8	5.4	4.7	9.4	7.3	11.8	10	8.2	7.4	21.3	16.5	20.7	18.8	16	8.9	13.2	6.9	9.6	12.1	11.2	8.1	12.7	11.5	11.5	10	13	12.9	4.7	11.9	12.7	5.4	15.2	7.3	17.7	19.6	9.2	4.8	5.4	7.4	13.1	8.3	10.3	10.2	12.9	10.1	12.3	10.9	11.2	7.7	12	15.9	13.5	15.6	18.4
Wind direction	WNWCross-off	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	NCross-on	EGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ESEGlassy	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	SCross-off	WOffshore	WNWCross-off	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	SEGlassy	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SCross	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore

Praia do Foguete (Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro Norte, Brazil) is a long Atlantic beach known for its powerful, open-ocean surf and more exposed conditions than the protected spots inside the nearby lagoons and bays.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when swell is consistent
Wave quality: Can be very good, with clean walls and hollow sections on the right tide and swell direction
Power: Often strong and punchy because the beach faces the open ocean

Conditions

Swell exposure: Very exposed to Southern and Southeastern swells, so it can pick up plenty of size
Wind sensitivity: Best with offshore or light winds; onshore winds can quickly make it messy
Tide influence: Tides matter a lot—different banks work better at different tide levels depending on sand movement
Sandbanks: Beach break shape can change often, so conditions may vary from day to day or even hour to hour

Spot vibe

Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good, but usually has more space than heavily urban surf points
Setting: Wide, open beach with a rugged, natural feel
Hazards: Strong currents, rips, and shifting sandbars; wave power can be deceptive

Best time to surf

Season: Often best during autumn and winter when South Atlantic swells are more consistent
Ideal conditions: Mid-sized swell, offshore wind, and a tide that matches the sandbank

Overall

Praia do Foguete is a classic exposed Brazilian beach break: powerful, changeable, and capable of excellent waves when swell and wind align. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for real ocean energy near Cabo Frio.