Surf Forecasts:
Ilha Do Pontal surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with 743 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilha Do Pontal this week:
The surf forecast for Ilha Do Pontal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilha Do Pontal in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilha Do Pontal over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thu 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 51 | 57 | 70 | 99 | 90 | 104 | 80 | 55 | 45 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 386 | 45 | 75 | 60 | 62 | 116 | 92 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:24AM0.88m | 12:59PM1.05m | 1:00AM0.87m | 1:52PM1.10m | 1:33AM0.87m | 2:42PM1.12m | 2:06AM0.89m | 3:30PM1.10m | 2:39AM0.91m | 4:17PM1.06m | 3:15AM0.94m | 5:02PM0.99m | 3:54AM0.96m | 5:46PM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:30AM0.19m | 7:16PM0.24m | 7:17AM0.09m | 8:08PM0.27m | 8:03AM0.02m | 8:55PM0.32m | 8:49AM-0.03m | 9:39PM0.38m | 9:36AM-0.05m | 10:19PM0.43m | 10:24AM-0.03m | 10:58PM0.48m | 11:13AM0.03m | ||||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | |
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
56 | 51 | 57 | 54 | 53 | 90 | 32 | 680 | 560 | 318 | 184 | 127 | 71 | 386 | 637 | 307 | 394 | 313 | 658 | 1137 | 1382 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
99 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 99 | 26 | 104 | 80 | 55 | 45 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 175 | 11 | 75 | 8 | 62 | 116 | 92 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 10 | SSW 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — |
30 | 38 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 45 | — | 282 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | — | SW 3 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | — | — | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 70 | — | 2 | — | — | 25 | 14 | — | — | 124 | 71 | 45 | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 285 | 12 | 0 | 278 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Information about the Ilha Do Pontal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ilha Do Pontal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilha Do Pontal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilha Do Pontal surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ilha Do Pontal) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ilha Do Pontal may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ilha Do Pontal is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Arraial do Cabo. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arraial do Cabo. Arraial do Cabo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










