Baia da Rata surfForecast / Fernando De Noronha / Brazil

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Baia da Rata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Baia da Rata sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baia da Rata this week:

The surf forecast for Baia da Rata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baia da Rata in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-02) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 23rd Mar)7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baia da Rata over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.8
N
1.1
N
1.4
N
1.7
N
1.7
N
2
N
2.1
N
2.1
N
2
N
1.9
N
1.8
N
1.6
N
1.5
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)171618171615151414141313131312121211111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)220326733114314381344171817971772147612751110852726575472383295284279284
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41AM
1.82
7:06PM
1.96
7:20AM
1.74
7:48PM
1.84
8:02AM
1.62
8:35PM
1.67
8:50AM
1.45
9:31PM
1.46
9:54AM
1.29
10:52PM
1.28
11:32AM
1.19
12:41AM
1.23
1:19PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:40AM
-0.12
12:50PM
-0.19
1:19AM
-0.03
1:30PM
-0.10
2:01AM
0.10
2:14PM
0.04
2:48AM
0.28
3:06PM
0.23
3:47AM
0.46
4:19PM
0.42
5:16AM
0.59
6:07PM
0.50
7:02AM
0.56
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--6:20--6:19--6:19--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:16
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
5236--11----2----11393
Temp. °C282727272728272727272727272828282727272727
Feels °C (?)282828282730293029292828272930292928292930
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Information about the Baia da Rata Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Baia da Rata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baia da Rata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baia da Rata 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 (Baia da Rata) 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 Baia da Rata 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.

Baia da Rata is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Fernando de Noronha. If you plan a holiday in Fernando De Noronha, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fernando de Noronha. Fernando de Noronha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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