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Madeiro Surf Forecast
/ Rio Grande Do Norte (34 surf breaks) /
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Madeiro surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Madeiro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Madeiro sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Madeiro this week:
The surf forecast for Madeiro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Madeiro in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 2nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Madeiro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 116mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 11 | ESE 7 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | |
130 | 110 | 227 | 76 | 76 | 121 | 97 | 128 | 243 | 183 | 191 | 329 | 188 | 226 | 453 | 460 | 309 | 583 | 644 | 219 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.95m | 1:17AM1.91m | 1:30PM2.04m | 1:59AM2.01m | 2:12PM2.10m | 2:35AM2.09m | 2:50PM2.13m | 3:08AM2.14m | 3:25PM2.13m | 3:39AM2.15m | 3:58PM2.10m | 4:10AM2.14m | 4:32PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.40m | 7:20AM0.49m | 7:46PM0.33m | 8:02AM0.38m | 8:23PM0.28m | 8:39AM0.30m | 8:57PM0.25m | 9:14AM0.23m | 9:29PM0.25m | 9:47AM0.20m | 10:00PM0.26m | 10:20AM0.19m | 10:32PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 39 | 5 | 29 | 5 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 11 | ESE 7 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 7 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
 kJ | 56 | 82 | 78 | 76 | 59 | 81 | 97 | 76 | 132 | 127 | 93 | 140 | 55 | 45 | 246 | 207 | 23 | 331 | 229 | 219 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NW 11 | ESE 8 | NNE 11 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 65 | 21 | 21 | 121 | 79 | 69 | 61 | 5 | 7 | 49 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 28 | 10 | 23 | 56 | 22 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NNE 15 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | NE 12 | NE 15 | NNE 14 | NW 12 | NE 10 | N 16 | N 15 | NE 8 | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 41 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 56 | 73 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 15 | — | — | 12 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 23 | 41 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 130 | 110 | 227 | 61 | 76 | — | — | 128 | 243 | 183 | 191 | 329 | 188 | 226 | 453 | 460 | 309 | 583 | 644 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 393 | 393 | 397 | 397 | 0 | 121 | 397 | 397 | 393 | 393 | 17 | 476 | 121 | 18 | 121 | 1 | 86 | 3 | 393 | 1 |
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Information about the Madeiro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Madeiro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Madeiro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Madeiro 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 (Madeiro) 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 Madeiro 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.
Madeiro is 19 km (12 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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