Ponta Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.89° S 35.16° W

Ponta Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Negra sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.2° 

Ponta Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ponta Negra surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 300 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Negra this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Negra in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up about Ponta Negra. I’ve looked at the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. There’s not a single window in this forecast that I’d call a go. Every single session is marked as poor surf conditions, and the wind is your main enemy here.

For the first week, starting Sunday the 12th, we’ve got a consistent 3ft to 4ft easterly swell rolling in, but it’s junked out. On Sunday afternoon, it’s 4ft from the east, period a short 7 seconds, with a cross-onshore ESE breeze at 12 mph. The water is warm at 81°F, which is average for this time of year, but that doesn’t help the mess. The combined energy is weak at 268, and it just looks choppy and uninviting. Monday and Tuesday are a bit cleaner with an onshore wind instead of cross, but the swell is tiny and weak – dropping from 4ft to 3ft, with energy falling as low as 87. You’d be fighting for knee-high lumps.

Mid-week, Wednesday the 15th through the weekend, the swell bumps up a touch – hitting 5ft to 5ft from the east-southeast, with periods still short around 6 to 8 seconds. The energy climbs into the low-to-mid hundreds (up to 361 on Sunday the 19th), but the wind stays a persistent cross-onshore. It’s going to be bumpy, messy, and hard to enjoy. The Saturday the 18th even has a risk of thunderstorms, with winds hitting 16 mph. Not inviting.

Heading into the second week, from Monday the 21st through to Monday the 27th of July, the pattern doesn’t shift. The swell hangs around 3ft to 6ft from the east-southeast, and the period just barely stretches to 8 seconds. The energy does jump to 416 on Wednesday the 22nd, but that’s still moderate, and it’s paired with a 16 mph SE cross-onshore. It’s the same story: poor surf, cross-onshore wind, and a consistent chop.

With that swell size and persistent cross-onshore wind, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Bottom line: there are no good surf options in the 16-day window here. Ponta Negra is a consistent break, so it tends not to stay poor for long – forecasts can change – but for now, you’re better off keeping the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.3
E
7
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1.3
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1.1
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0.9
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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153
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114
94
97
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103
81
149
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127
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198
261
266
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300
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
E
10
E
15
E
10
ESE
20
SE
25
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SSE
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High Tide
2:51AM2.26m
3:28PM2.17m
3:43AM2.38m
4:18PM2.23m
4:32AM2.46m
5:05PM2.25m
5:18AM2.47m
5:51PM2.22m
6:04AM2.42m
6:35PM2.15m
6:49AM2.30m
7:20PM2.05m
7:35AM2.14m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.29m
9:13AM0.04m
9:29PM0.20m
10:04AM-0.04m
10:18PM0.15m
10:52AM-0.07m
11:04PM0.15m
11:39AM-0.03m
11:49PM0.19m
12:24PM0.07m
00:34AM0.27m
1:08PM0.21m
1:20AM0.39m
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5:20
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Ponta Negra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponta Negra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Negra 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 (Ponta Negra) 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 Ponta Negra 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.

Ponta Negra is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Parnamirim. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Parnamirim. Parnamirim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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