Picao Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Rio Grande Do Norte)
| Name: | Picao |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: S |
Picao in Rio Grande Do Norte is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf Works best in offshore winds from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. A right hand reef. Best around high tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Hazards include rocks,.
Overall Picao Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Picao surf quality by season and Picao surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Picao |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Picao:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mar da Frente | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pontal | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Mar Aberto | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Xilaozinho | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Farol | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Picao: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1612 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 1892 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1979 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2047 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2505 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Picao: |
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| Closest tide station | Natal, Brazil | 42 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cabedelo, Brazil | 44 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 117 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Macau, Rio Acu, Brazil | 144 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Picao: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2347 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2882 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2889 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2893 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2905 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Picao: |
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| Closest city location | Canguaretama (Brazil) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Goianinha (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pedro Velho (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ares (Brazil) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Montanhas (Brazil) | 20 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Picao is Augusto Severo (Natal) Airport (NAT) in Brazil, which is 57 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Picao is Intl. Pres. Castro Pinto (Joao Pessoa) Airport (JPA), also in Brazil, 139 km (86 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Guararapes (Recife) Airport (REC), also in Brazil, 196 km (122 miles) away.
