Surf Forecasts:
Nordestão surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 654 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nordestão this week:
The surf forecast for Nordestão over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nordestão in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordestão over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
521 | 421 | 425 | 371 | 331 | 542 | 519 | 654 | 492 | 370 | 370 | 449 | 348 | 166 | 157 | 101 | 88 | 61 | 95 | 107 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.92m | 7:23AM1.87m | 7:44PM1.77m | 8:10AM1.67m | 8:33PM1.62m | 9:13AM1.51m | 9:42PM1.51m | 10:45AM1.43m | 11:16PM1.49m | 12:21PM1.47m | 00:37AM1.59m | 1:22PM1.60m | 1:31AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.40m | 1:09AM0.48m | 1:32PM0.57m | 1:55AM0.62m | 2:19PM0.73m | 2:57AM0.74m | 3:27PM0.86m | 4:27AM0.80m | 5:05PM0.89m | 6:00AM0.76m | 6:27PM0.82m | 7:05AM0.64m | 7:22PM0.70m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | E 6 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 |
521 | 421 | 425 | 371 | 52 | 103 | 89 | 654 | 492 | 370 | 27 | 65 | 348 | 160 | 157 | 101 | 88 | 61 | 39 | 30 | 107 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | N 11 | N 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 11 | S 10 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | N 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 8 |
107 | 91 | 64 | 144 | 96 | 2 | 3 | 63 | 47 | 35 | 4 | 48 | 17 | 60 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | E 13 | NE 11 | S 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
8 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 38 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 53 | 8 | 9 | 52 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | — |
152 | 118 | 82 | 92 | 331 | 542 | 519 | 66 | — | — | 370 | 449 | — | 166 | 84 | 92 | 60 | 53 | 95 | 107 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1403 | 1380 | 1380 | 1380 | 1380 | 810 | 810 | 1380 | 832 | 810 | 1403 | 810 | 653 | 1786 | 832 | 646 | 2013 | 848 | 653 | 1789 | 0 |
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Information about the Nordestão Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nordestão provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nordestão can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nordestão 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 (Nordestão) 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 Nordestão 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.











