Genipabu surf break

Genipabu surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

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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
28.4° 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.7
N
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
273
370
362
346
309
316
280
227
199
238
300
354
286
243
192
146
165
155
168
158
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
S
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
cross-on
cross-on
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
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:03PM1.54m
10:52AM1.62m
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
Low Tide
3:50PM0.70m
4:26AM0.66m
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
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
4
1
1
7
4
1
4
4
5
27
3
1
2
Temp °C
28
27
28
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
29
30
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
30
28
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
SE
9
0.3
N
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
0.6
N
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
230
273
370
362
346
309
16
280
227
199
238
48
50
49
243
192
146
165
155
163
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
N
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
NNE
6
0.5
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.4
SE
13
0.1
N
12
0.3
SE
15
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
9
Energy kJ
11
15
28
15
31
17
8
40
50
48
49
44
3
33
47
62
132
103
99
80
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
14
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
12
0.3
NNE
6
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.3
SE
12
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.5
N
14
0.5
N
13
0.7
N
13
0.7
N
13
Energy kJ
6
4
4
4
3
8
8
18
28
42
38
3
3
22
50
49
46
93
89
168
158
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
9
0.5
SSE
4
0.6
SE
4
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
316
8
13
300
354
286
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1629
41
41
370
41
146
368
41
41
1717
41
426
1629
41
41
425
41
22
78
41
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
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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