Genipabu Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.69° S 35.20° W

Issued: 2 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Genipabu sea temperature is
27.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Genipabu surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Genipabu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Genipabu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 2nd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Genipabu over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
267
249
336
490
468
700
845
846
827
705
528
536
528
730
730
773
576
657
730
932
1042
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:40AM1.70m
2:13PM1.89m
2:23AM1.77m
2:53PM1.94m
3:03AM1.83m
3:31PM1.98m
3:42AM1.88m
4:08PM2.00m
4:21AM1.91m
4:45PM2.01m
5:00AM1.93m
5:22PM2.01m
5:39AM1.95m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.55m
7:52AM0.39m
8:27PM0.48m
8:34AM0.33m
9:05PM0.42m
9:14AM0.29m
9:43PM0.37m
9:53AM0.27m
10:20PM0.34m
10:32AM0.25m
10:57PM0.31m
11:10AM0.26m
11:34PM0.29m
11:49AM0.27m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:17
 mm
5
6
5
14
8
6
6
2
3
3
1
1
5
1
7
4
2
2
Temp °C
27
25
27
26
25
26
25
24
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
24
26
27
25
27
Feels °C
27
27
27
27
27
26
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
26
27
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
10
1.3
ESE
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
SSE
13
Energy kJ
30
249
16
27
26
13
24
13
6
8
6
7
6
14
13
12
11
5
5
5
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
N
9
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
26
14
21
47
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
6
6
5
5
4
5
25
21
15
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
13
25
11
10
18
8
21
7
3
6
4
6
4
6
1
3
3
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
267
336
490
468
700
845
846
827
705
528
536
528
730
730
773
576
657
730
932
1042
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
1717
61
1677
1629
62
1543
1629
1629
1629
1069
1543
1039
1629
1039
880
1629
1629
1629
1629
1543
1079
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Genipabu Surf forecast

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

Genipabu is 10 km (6 miles) from Natal. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Natal. Natal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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