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Areia Preta Surf Forecast
/ Rio Grande Do Norte (34 surf breaks) /
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Areia Preta surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Areia Preta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Areia Preta sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Areia Preta this week:
The surf forecast for Areia Preta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Areia Preta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 2nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Areia Preta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | |
187 | 229 | 248 | 211 | 334 | 363 | 421 | 372 | 392 | 444 | 513 | 500 | 455 | 443 | 368 | 386 | 395 | 528 | 372 | 344 | 354 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:43AM1.98m | 3:04PM2.20m | 3:16AM2.03m | 3:37PM2.22m | 3:47AM2.05m | 4:09PM2.20m | 4:19AM2.04m | 4:42PM2.15m | 4:53AM2.00m | 5:16PM2.08m | 5:27AM1.94m | 5:51PM1.99m | 6:03AM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:50AM0.12m | 9:18PM0.17m | 9:23AM0.08m | 9:49PM0.16m | 9:55AM0.07m | 10:21PM0.19m | 10:28AM0.10m | 10:54PM0.23m | 11:03AM0.16m | 11:27PM0.29m | 11:38AM0.24m | 00:02AM0.36m | 12:14PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 |
8 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 22 | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | NNE 7 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 |
 kJ | 187 | 228 | 220 | 151 | 110 | 114 | 91 | 42 | 70 | 29 | 35 | 500 | 455 | 443 | 368 | 386 | 43 | 155 | 104 | 92 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NW 11 | N 15 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 10 | N 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | NNW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 16 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 30 | 5 | 4 | 44 | 48 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 33 | 45 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 118 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | N 16 | S 18 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NNW 12 | N 13 | SE 15 | SE 15 | NNW 12 | N 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 18 | N 18 | N 16 | E 18 | S 16 | N 13 | N 13 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 55 | 96 | 81 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 150 | 229 | 248 | 211 | 334 | 363 | 421 | 372 | 392 | 444 | 513 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 395 | 528 | 372 | 344 | 354 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 442 | 1076 | 451 | 431 | 1702 | 68 | 71 | 68 | 31 | 451 | 51 | 31 | 71 | 19 | 0 | 431 | 1708 | 1076 | 71 | 1619 |
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Information about the Areia Preta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Areia Preta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Areia Preta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Areia Preta 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 (Areia Preta) 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 Areia Preta 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.
Areia Preta is 7 km (4 miles) from Natal. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Natal. Natal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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