Cotavelo Surf Forecast

/ Rio Grande Do Norte (34 surf breaks) /

Brazil (447 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (5.95° S 35.15° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Cotavelo surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 -03

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Cotavelo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Cotavelo sea temperature is 26.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cotavelo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cotavelo in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 16s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 9PM.

Wave Type	Time (-03) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	6AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cotavelo over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.
	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E
Period(s) (?)	6	6	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	155	202	268	248	206	210	270	245	198	270	247	244	365	390	375	375	356	335	383	350	428
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	on
High Tide / height (m)	10:52AM 1.60		11:20PM 1.74		12:24PM 1.67	12:41AM 1.86		1:28PM 1.81	1:39AM 2.02		2:14PM 1.96	2:23AM 2.16		2:51PM 2.08		3:01AM 2.26	3:25PM 2.17		3:35AM 2.31	3:55PM 2.21
Low Tide / height (m)		5:03PM 0.77		6:03AM 0.55		6:28PM 0.68	7:11AM 0.43		7:28PM 0.55	8:01AM 0.31		8:13PM 0.41	8:41AM 0.21		8:50PM 0.31	9:15AM 0.15		9:24PM 0.23	9:46AM 0.12		9:55PM 0.18

	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
Sunrise	5:13	-	-	5:13	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:09	-	-
Sunset	-	5:16	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:15	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	2	-	-	-
Temp. °C	27	26	25	27	27	25	27	26	24	27	26	25	27	27	25	27	26	25	27	27	25
Feels °C (?)	25	24	25	25	26	25	26	25	24	26	25	26	25	25	25	25	24	25	26	26	26

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio Grande Do Norte

Wind Update Still cross-shore at Cotavelo (light winds from the S at Natal/Augusto Severo Airport 12 km from Cotavelo). 1.3m 6s windswell from the ESE with a 0.5m 10s swell from the NNE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Cotavelo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cotavelo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cotavelo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cotavelo 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 (Cotavelo) 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 Cotavelo 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.

Cotavelo is 13 km (8 miles) from Parnamirim. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Parnamirim. Parnamirim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.