
Surf Forecasts:
Pirangi Reef surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Pirangi Reef in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Friday 27 Nov, 3AM (local time) – 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, NNE swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 27 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, NNE swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Pirangi Reef before Friday 27 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 3ft (0.9m), 18s on Friday 27 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pirangi Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pirangi Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 27th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pirangi Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | N 13 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | N 12 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 127 | 204 | 178 | 171 | 147 | 142 | 132 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 112 | 109 | 83 | 95 | 94 | 91 | 119 | 145 | 128 | 189 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:02PM2.07m | 5:29AM1.89m | 5:37PM1.98m | 6:07AM1.79m | 6:16PM1.89m | 6:49AM1.69m | 7:01PM1.80m | 7:39AM1.61m | 7:53PM1.72m | 8:39AM1.56m | 8:56PM1.68m | 9:49AM1.57m | 10:06PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.36m | 11:17PM0.27m | 11:25AM0.45m | 11:55PM0.37m | 12:03PM0.55m | 00:38AM0.49m | 12:45PM0.66m | 1:27AM0.60m | 1:37PM0.76m | 2:27AM0.69m | 2:42PM0.83m | 3:36AM0.72m | 3:57PM0.84m | ||||||||
4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | N 14 | N 15 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 12 | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | N 11 | NNE 12 | N 10 | N 11 | NNE 11 | E 7 | N 10 |
4 | 37 | 113 | 176 | 171 | 146 | 139 | 125 | 85 | 104 | 31 | 71 | 71 | 40 | 63 | 48 | 53 | 57 | 39 | 128 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 8 | NNE 13 | NE 6 | NNE 12 | S 10 | — | NNE 13 | SSE 8 | N 10 | N 12 | N 7 | N 9 | N 10 | NNE 12 |
7 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 49 | 2 | — | 34 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 56 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | N 8 | NNE 10 | N 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | N 16 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 12 | N 7 | N 7 | S 15 |
18 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 7 |
72 | 127 | 204 | 178 | 143 | 147 | 142 | 132 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 112 | 109 | 83 | 95 | 94 | 91 | 119 | 145 | — | 189 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1013 | 1663 | 1012 | 1622 | 1600 | 1514 | 853 | 1600 | 1514 | 853 | 1622 | 1012 | 853 | 2002 | 865 | 852 | 1514 | 853 | 853 | 853 | 853 |
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Information about the Pirangi Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pirangi Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pirangi Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pirangi Reef 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 (Pirangi Reef) 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 Pirangi Reef 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.
Pirangi Reef is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Sao Jose de Mipibu. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Jose de Mipibu. Sao Jose de Mipibu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










