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Cotavelo Surf Forecast
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Cotavelo surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cotavelo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cotavelo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cotavelo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 131 | 413 | 522 | 620 | 764 | 1207 | 1349 | 1277 | 989 | 880 | 767 | 623 | 530 | 400 | 308 | 303 | 221 | 214 | 210 | 156 | 156 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:47PM 2.34 | 6:06AM 2.27 | 6:31PM 2.17 | 6:50AM 2.13 | 7:23PM 1.97 | 7:43AM 1.96 | 8:28PM 1.76 | 8:52AM 1.80 | 9:56PM 1.63 | 10:25AM 1.74 | 11:36PM 1.64 | 11:58AM 1.81 | 12:54AM 1.77 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:54PM 0.13 | 12:16PM 0.13 | 12:36AM 0.29 | 1:05PM 0.27 | 1:26AM 0.48 | 2:06PM 0.43 | 2:32AM 0.66 | 3:31PM 0.57 | 4:05AM 0.77 | 5:12PM 0.58 | 5:44AM 0.74 | 6:35PM 0.48 | 6:56AM 0.61 | ||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | ||
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | ||
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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 16 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.
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