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Picao (Baia Formosa) Surf Forecast
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Picao (Baia Formosa) surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 11 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Picao (Baia Formosa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Picao (Baia Formosa) sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Picao (Baia Formosa) this week:
The surf forecast for Picao (Baia Formosa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Picao (Baia Formosa) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 13th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Picao (Baia Formosa) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | |
166 | 129 | 162 | 311 | 335 | 176 | 242 | 215 | 204 | 100 | 118 | 99 | 130 | 149 | 142 | 176 | 191 | 165 | 138 | 90 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:15AM1.82m | 12:29PM1.96m | 1:04AM1.98m | 1:20PM2.09m | 1:49AM2.13m | 2:09PM2.21m | 2:33AM2.25m | 2:57PM2.29m | 3:17AM2.34m | 3:45PM2.31m | 4:03AM2.37m | 4:34PM2.28m | 4:50AM2.35m | 5:25PM2.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:22AM0.59m | 6:51PM0.38m | 7:12AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.25m | 7:59AM0.25m | 8:22PM0.15m | 8:45AM0.09m | 9:06PM0.09m | 9:31AM-0.01m | 9:51PM0.08m | 10:18AM-0.06m | 10:37PM0.13m | 11:08AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 |
2 | 1 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 10 |
 kJ | 166 | 129 | 162 | 158 | 172 | 37 | 138 | 142 | 142 | 100 | 118 | 99 | 130 | 149 | 142 | 107 | 111 | 111 | 93 | 76 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 67 | 68 | 75 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 80 | 73 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | — | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 48 | 46 | 68 | 82 | 78 | 75 | 69 | 72 | 47 | 5 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 3 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 311 | 335 | 176 | 242 | 215 | 204 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 176 | 191 | 165 | 138 | 1 | 96 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1965 | 1653 | 0 | 554 | 1564 | 0 | 485 | 481 | 0 | 69 | 485 | 0 | 0 | 1564 | 0 | 495 | 1118 | 0 | 69 | 1564 |
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Information about the Picao (Baia Formosa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Picao (Baia Formosa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Picao (Baia Formosa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Picao (Baia Formosa) 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 (Picao (Baia Formosa)) 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 Picao (Baia Formosa) 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.
Picao is 12 km (7 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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