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Picao (Baia Formosa) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 06 Feb 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
28.5° 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 Tuesday (Feb 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 10th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 10th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NE
0.9
NE
0.6
NNE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)88888867766613121212813181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)589844656257741031249881686758565646147665748
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:09PM
2.03
7:31AM
1.89
7:48PM
1.84
8:11AM
1.75
8:34PM
1.65
9:00AM
1.61
9:36PM
1.49
10:10AM
1.52
11:09PM
1.42
11:43AM
1.51
12:43AM
1.47
1:01PM
1.61
1:45AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
0.42
1:35PM
0.52
1:58AM
0.58
2:21PM
0.65
2:44AM
0.73
3:23PM
0.76
3:50AM
0.84
4:52PM
0.81
5:24AM
0.88
6:23PM
0.76
6:46AM
0.81
7:28PM
0.63
7:43AM
0.68
Fri
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:24
Sunset5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:43--
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-32175-1------1-41-5-
Temp. °C282628272627262728282627272628282627282628
Feels °C (?)292829282828272928282727282728292829292829
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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 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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