Picao (Baia Formosa) surf break

Picao (Baia Formosa) surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 -03
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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
29.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Picao (Baia Formosa) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 25th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 25th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 24th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Picao (Baia Formosa) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)141313131312121211111111111110101010888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5695534403623512681841801601211051031037669656461444040
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.75
8:51AM
1.79
9:55PM
1.62
10:23AM
1.72
11:35PM
1.63
11:56AM
1.80
12:53AM
1.75
1:05PM
1.95
1:47AM
1.91
1:57PM
2.11
2:29AM
2.05
2:40PM
2.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:05PM
0.43
2:30AM
0.66
3:29PM
0.56
4:04AM
0.77
5:12PM
0.58
5:44AM
0.74
6:34PM
0.48
6:55AM
0.61
7:33PM
0.35
7:48AM
0.47
8:18PM
0.23
8:30AM
0.33
8:55PM
0.15
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-5:29--5:28--5:28--5:27--5:27--5:25--5:25-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------1---------4
Temp. °C292827292827282827292827282826292826292827
Feels °C (?)292827292829302828292929292927292827302929
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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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