Baia da Rata surfForecast / Fernando De Noronha / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -02
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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
28.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-02) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
12
0.7
N
12
0.6
N
12
0.6
N
12
1
S
18
0.6
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
11
0.7
N
6
0.8
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.9
N
8
1
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
144
101
99
0
83
55
71
30
29
15
15
7
25
27
20
36
63
61
103
127
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
10
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:30PM1.50m
7:45AM1.39m
8:08PM1.39m
8:27AM1.30m
8:53PM1.28m
9:20AM1.22m
9:50PM1.19m
10:31AM1.18m
11:07PM1.15m
11:56AM1.22m
00:27AM1.19m
1:08PM1.36m
1:31AM1.31m
Low Tide
1:41AM0.35m
1:55PM0.34m
2:20AM0.43m
2:39PM0.46m
3:07AM0.52m
3:35PM0.56m
4:10AM0.58m
4:53PM0.61m
5:29AM0.57m
6:18PM0.57m
6:43AM0.47m
7:27PM0.45m
7:42AM0.31m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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6:05
6:05
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
3
19
7
9
2
8
1
8
3
4
13
5
1
14
8
7
1
5
3
Temp °C
27
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
27
27
29
27
27
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
29
31
29
30
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
12
0.7
N
12
1.6
SE
7
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
S
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
101
144
253
355
226
927
1131
869
622
400
290
212
339
465
421
402
449
249
346
362
300
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
N
12
0.6
N
12
1
S
18
0.8
SSW
12
0.5
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNE
6
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
N
6
0.8
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.9
N
8
1
N
8
Energy kJ
19
67
101
99
639
195
55
71
30
29
15
7
146
104
71
43
36
63
61
103
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
NNE
7
0.5
S
16
0.4
NNE
8
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
N
11
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
70
20
129
24
286
83
8
3
11
11
8
15
7
25
27
20
55
108
148
123
121
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
313
245
255
306
412
284
267
261
261
230
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2025
1369
1985
1935
390
740
1935
372
398
2012
390
675
443
372
372
2
372
4
4
372
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Fernando De Noronha
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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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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