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Pernambuco surfForecast / São Paulo / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Friday 08 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pernambuco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pernambuco sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pernambuco this week:
The surf forecast for Pernambuco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pernambuco in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 Saturday (May 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 8th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pernambuco over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | |
38 | 43 | 50 | 89 | 54 | 48 | 363 | 368 | 401 | 1232 | 1138 | 1108 | 1063 | 990 | 836 | 498 | 334 | 240 | 171 | 121 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:14PM0.88m | 6:56AM0.86m | 9:26PM0.88m | 8:32AM0.85m | 11:28PM0.96m | 10:23AM0.91m | 00:04AM1.04m | 11:35AM1.02m | 00:35AM1.09m | 12:25PM1.13m | 1:04AM1.11m | 1:09PM1.22m | 1:33AM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM0.37m | 2:54AM0.61m | 3:12PM0.35m | 4:09AM0.55m | 4:22PM0.28m | 5:08AM0.47m | 5:22PM0.20m | 5:57AM0.38m | 6:14PM0.13m | 6:41AM0.29m | 7:03PM0.10m | 7:21AM0.21m | 7:51PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
33 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
 kJ | 38 | 43 | 39 | 41 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 235 | 1232 | 1138 | 1108 | 1063 | 990 | 836 | 498 | 334 | 240 | 171 | 121 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | — | S 20 | S 17 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 33 | 50 | 89 | 54 | 35 | — | 8 | 142 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 3 | — | SSE 12 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 48 | — | — | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | — | SSW 4 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | — | 363 | 368 | 401 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 276 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
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Information about the Pernambuco Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pernambuco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pernambuco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pernambuco 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 (Pernambuco) 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 Pernambuco 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.
Pernambuco is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Bertioga. If you plan a holiday in São Paulo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bertioga. Bertioga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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