Surf Forecasts:
Sao Jose do Norte surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSE swell with 462 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sao Jose do Norte this week:
The surf forecast for Sao Jose do Norte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sao Jose do Norte in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Jose do Norte over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
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157 | 141 | 311 | 356 | 362 | 353 | 237 | 110 | 116 | 138 | 245 | 82 | 145 | 156 | 203 | 137 | 93 | 154 | 261 | 373 | 339 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:22PM0.32m | 00:11AM0.17m | 4:41AM0.26m | 12:42PM0.34m | 00:13AM0.13m | 5:57AM0.21m | 1:37PM0.37m | 00:36AM0.12m | 7:07AM0.18m | 2:28PM0.38m | 6:55PM0.50m | 8:08AM0.15m | 3:16PM0.37m | 8:00PM0.56m | 9:03AM0.14m | 4:05PM0.34m | 9:02PM0.60m | 9:53AM0.14m | 4:51PM0.30m | 10:01PM0.63m | 10:42AM0.15m |
Low Tide | 8:11PM0.05m | 8:07AM0.14m | 1:52PM0.33m | 9:26PM0.07m | 8:55AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.37m | 10:38PM0.09m | 3:39AM0.03m | 3:32PM0.38m | 11:50PM0.11m | 4:38AM-0.03m | 4:16PM0.37m | 5:32AM-0.07m | 4:58PM0.34m | 6:25AM-0.08m | 12:35PM0.03m | 7:17AM-0.08m | ||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:30 | |
mm | — | 13 | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
157 | 19 | 180 | 356 | 362 | 353 | 237 | 110 | 47 | 30 | 245 | 82 | 145 | 156 | 203 | 137 | 93 | 154 | 261 | 373 | 339 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 14 | S 12 | ESE 12 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
21 | 29 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | 29 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | — | SSW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | S 6 | S 8 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | — | — | NNE 3 |
— | 141 | 311 | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 116 | 138 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 241 | 245 | 336 | 227 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 528 | 227 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 227 |
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Information about the Sao Jose do Norte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sao Jose do Norte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sao Jose do Norte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sao Jose do Norte 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 (Sao Jose do Norte) 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 Sao Jose do Norte 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.
Sao Jose do Norte is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Rio Grande. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rio Grande. Rio Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











