Picao (Baia Formosa) surf break

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

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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
28.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Picao (Baia Formosa) this week:

The surf forecast for Picao (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 12 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 16th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Picao (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.5
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)1616777776718181617111110109777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1381461441301311351071201461782491531721491431279490113104131
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
1.76
11:29AM
1.71
11:49PM
1.73
12:24PM
1.75
12:46AM
1.74
1:11PM
1.81
1:35AM
1.77
1:52PM
1.87
2:18AM
1.81
2:31PM
1.93
2:57AM
1.86
3:07PM
1.98
3:35AM
1.89
3:44PM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:12AM
0.62
5:40PM
0.71
6:07AM
0.62
6:36PM
0.64
6:56AM
0.59
7:24PM
0.55
7:39AM
0.54
8:07PM
0.45
8:19AM
0.49
8:46PM
0.37
8:56AM
0.44
9:23PM
0.30
9:33AM
0.40
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
Sunrise-4:58--4:58--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:01-
Sunset--5:28--5:29--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1-----------
Temp. °C262727262827262827262727262727262727262727
Feels °C (?)262727262826262827262626262625262526262727
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The above surf forecast table for Picao (Baia Formosa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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