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Genipabu Surf Forecast
/ Rio Grande Do Norte (34 surf breaks) /
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Genipabu surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Genipabu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Genipabu sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Genipabu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Genipabu in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Genipabu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | |
362 | 371 | 309 | 293 | 273 | 244 | 232 | 222 | 273 | 331 | 311 | 277 | 270 | 181 | 157 | 165 | 191 | 156 | 192 | 304 | 294 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:23PM1.59m | 12:04PM1.76m | 00:27AM1.71m | 12:59PM1.94m | 1:17AM1.85m | 1:45PM2.12m | 2:02AM1.99m | 2:29PM2.27m | 2:45AM2.10m | 3:13PM2.37m | 3:28AM2.17m | 3:58PM2.40m | 4:14AM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM0.66m | 5:40AM0.56m | 6:24PM0.54m | 6:39AM0.41m | 7:17PM0.38m | 7:27AM0.23m | 8:02PM0.23m | 8:11AM0.07m | 8:45PM0.11m | 8:54AM-0.05m | 9:29PM0.04m | 9:39AM-0.11m | 10:14PM0.02m | 10:27AM-0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | 5:12 |
5 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | N 9 | N 12 | N 12 |
 kJ | 362 | 371 | 309 | 293 | 273 | 244 | 232 | 222 | 64 | 68 | 50 | 49 | 65 | 181 | 103 | 94 | 80 | 155 | 74 | 304 | 294 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 13 | N 12 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | NNE 9 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 31 | 33 | 16 | 40 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 44 | 3 | 54 | 96 | 49 | 103 | 93 | 89 | 168 | 77 | 162 | 25 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 | N 12 | N 15 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | N 13 | SE 13 | S 15 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 156 | 27 | 17 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 273 | 331 | 311 | 277 | 270 | — | 157 | 165 | 191 | — | 192 | 215 | 155 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 146 | 2052 | 41 | 1072 | 1717 | 41 | 437 | 1629 | 41 | 146 | 425 | 41 | 146 | 1629 | 41 | 41 | 2082 | 41 | 61 |
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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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