Surf Forecasts:
Mar da Frente surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mar da Frente this week:
The surf forecast for Mar da Frente over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mar da Frente in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 0.3m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mar da Frente over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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93 | 117 | 99 | 89 | 143 | 242 | 158 | 132 | 140 | 336 | 339 | 237 | 188 | 178 | 308 | 244 | 159 | 302 | 277 | 214 | 310 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:39AM1.86m | 11:22PM1.84m | 11:43AM1.91m | 00:20AM1.94m | 12:46PM1.99m | 1:15AM2.06m | 1:44PM2.08m | 2:08AM2.17m | 2:40PM2.16m | 2:59AM2.27m | 3:34PM2.20m | 3:50AM2.34m | 4:26PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.51m | 5:34AM0.58m | 6:06PM0.44m | 6:35AM0.44m | 7:02PM0.35m | 7:32AM0.28m | 7:55PM0.27m | 8:26AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.20m | 9:18AM0.01m | 9:37PM0.17m | 10:10AM-0.05m | 10:27PM0.17m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 8 |
31 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 152 | 94 | 72 | 68 | 203 | 235 | 156 | 103 | 18 | 186 | 156 | 19 | 186 | 159 | 20 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | NE 9 |
4 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 42 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | N 11 | N 10 | — | S 12 | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | S 14 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 42 | 42 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 8 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
93 | 117 | 99 | 89 | 143 | 242 | 158 | 132 | 140 | 336 | 339 | 237 | 188 | 178 | 308 | 244 | 159 | 302 | 277 | 214 | 310 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1479 | 1564 | 980 | 1564 | 1564 | 0 | 980 | 1564 | 139 | 980 | 1564 | 0 | 504 | 1479 | 821 | 821 | 1628 | 1613 | 1479 | 1564 | 1479 |
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Information about the Mar da Frente Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mar da Frente provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mar da Frente can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mar da Frente 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 (Mar da Frente) 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 Mar da Frente 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.
Mar da Frente is 14 km (9 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










