
Surf Forecasts:
Cachimbinha surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, E swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cachimbinha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cachimbinha in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cachimbinha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
245 | 80 | 112 | 160 | 208 | 214 | 208 | 257 | 161 | 181 | 186 | 175 | 156 | 119 | 197 | 212 | 215 | 145 | 147 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:54PM1.64m | 8:38AM1.46m | 9:03PM1.51m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:46PM1.49m | 11:57AM1.45m | 00:12AM1.60m | 12:59PM1.59m | 1:07AM1.76m | 1:39PM1.75m | 1:46AM1.94m | 2:13PM1.92m | 2:21AM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:23AM0.71m | 2:43PM0.86m | 3:53AM0.80m | 4:26PM0.92m | 5:33AM0.78m | 5:58PM0.85m | 6:41AM0.66m | 6:55PM0.72m | 7:26AM0.52m | 7:37PM0.57m | 8:03AM0.38m | 8:13PM0.43m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SE 10 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
6 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 159 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 145 | 147 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NNE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 11 | N 14 | NE 14 | ESE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 14 | E 12 | N 8 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NE 13 | — | N 16 | N 15 | N 15 | N 11 | NE 10 | N 10 | S 12 | S 12 | N 9 | S 11 | N 13 | — | N 8 | S 13 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
2 | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
245 | 80 | 112 | 160 | 208 | 214 | 208 | 257 | 161 | 181 | 186 | 175 | 156 | 119 | 197 | 212 | 215 | 110 | 107 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1668 | 1662 | 1655 | 2165 | 1580 | 1602 | 2176 | 1580 | 1580 | 1580 | 1580 | 847 | 2012 | 1986 | 834 | 2133 | 1602 | 838 | 2195 | 1580 |
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Information about the Cachimbinha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cachimbinha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cachimbinha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cachimbinha 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 (Cachimbinha) 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 Cachimbinha 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.
Cachimbinha is 19 km (12 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










