Pontal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Rio Grande Do Norte)
| Name: | Pontal |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Pontal in Rio Grande Do Norte is an exposed reef and point break that is usually a safe bet Offshore winds are from the south southwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. A reef breaks right Best around high tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Hazards include rocks,crowds.
Overall Pontal 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.
The graph shows the range of swells directed at Pontal over a normal year and is based ... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from differen... (show all text)
Also see Pontal surf quality by season and Pontal surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Brazil - Rio Grande Do Norte surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Pontal
Visitor Reviews of Pontal |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pontal:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mar da Frente | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Mar Aberto | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Picao | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Xilaozinho | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Farol | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pontal: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1613 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 1893 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1980 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2048 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2507 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pontal: |
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| Closest tide station | Cabedelo, Brazil | 42 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Natal, Brazil | 43 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 116 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Macau, Rio Acu, Brazil | 145 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pontal: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2349 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2883 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2891 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2894 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2906 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pontal: |
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| Closest city location | Canguaretama (Brazil) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pedro Velho (Brazil) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Ares (Brazil) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Goianinha (Brazil) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Montanhas (Brazil) | 22 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Pontal is Augusto Severo (Natal) Airport (NAT) in Brazil, which is 58 km (36 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Pontal is Intl. Pres. Castro Pinto (Joao Pessoa) Airport (JPA), also in Brazil, 141 km (88 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Guararapes (Recife) Airport (REC), also in Brazil, 195 km (121 miles) away.
