Madeiro surf break

Madeiro surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 18 May 2026 -03
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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
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
1
ESE
7
0.6
NE
10
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
E
8
1.4
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
92
112
73
76
129
113
130
206
136
97
96
104
66
94
175
181
243
186
191
214
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:24PM2.19m
5:39AM2.29m
6:18PM2.07m
6:32AM2.19m
7:15PM1.94m
7:31AM2.08m
8:19PM1.83m
8:36AM1.98m
9:28PM1.76m
9:46AM1.91m
10:39PM1.75m
10:57AM1.88m
11:43PM1.79m
Low Tide
11:08AM-0.04m
11:25PM0.21m
12:00PM0.05m
00:17AM0.33m
12:58PM0.18m
1:14AM0.46m
2:01PM0.31m
2:19AM0.58m
3:11PM0.43m
3:31AM0.65m
4:22PM0.49m
4:44AM0.66m
5:27PM0.51m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
2
1
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
28
28
28
27
27
27
28
27
26
26
26
26
25
25
25
28
27
26
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
7
0.7
NE
10
0.8
E
7
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NNE
9
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
0.6
NNE
9
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
1.1
ESE
6
0.4
NNE
8
1.2
E
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
83
92
62
73
74
68
68
56
135
97
52
84
38
38
35
104
27
159
18
18
131
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
10
0.3
NE
11
0.7
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
16
0.6
NE
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.1
S
12
0.5
NE
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
17
0.4
NNE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.1
N
15
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
134
20
112
5
5
73
8
7
53
52
3
38
2
4
12
28
11
18
10
4
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SSE
17
0.1
SE
17
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
SE
16
0.2
NNE
13
Energy kJ
5
3
2
10
9
3
2
7
6
10
10
10
54
11
11
10
4
10
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
E
6
1
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
E
8
1.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
121
50
111
61
76
129
113
130
206
136
97
96
104
66
94
175
181
243
186
191
214
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
832
393
17
837
1578
17
832
1578
743
470
393
470
993
1666
1106
470
470
1492
515
470
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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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