Pontal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Piaui)
| Name: | Pontal |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Pontal in Piaui is an exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf The best wind direction is from the south southwest with some shelter here from east winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. The beach break provides left and right handers. Best around high tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded.
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 figure describes the range of swells directed at Pontal through an average year and... (show all text)
This chart shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Pontal surf quality by season and Pontal surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Pontal |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pontal:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Curvao | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Mar Bravo | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Casa Verde | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Coqueiros | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Farol | 18 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pontal: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1211 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 1413 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 1549 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 1989 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | SE Atlantic Buoy | 2031 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pontal: |
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| Closest tide station | Luis Correia, Brazil | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Camocim, Brazil | 65 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Santana, Recifes de, Brazil | 129 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Rio Ceara (bar), Brazil | 228 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Fortaleza, Brazil | 237 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pontal: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2028 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 2501 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2759 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2760 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2764 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pontal: |
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| Closest city location | Araioses (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Luis Correia (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Parnaiba (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Buriti dos Lopes (Brazil) | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tutoia (Brazil) | 34 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Pontal is Marechal Cunha Machado (Sao Luis) Airport (SLZ) in Brazil, which is 272 km (169 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Pontal is Senador Petronio Portella (Teresina) Airport (THE), also in Brazil, 280 km (174 miles) away.
