Ponta Negra surf break

Ponta Negra surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

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Ponta Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta Negra sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Negra this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Negra in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
0.9
NNE
13
1.1
SE
8
0.9
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
11
1.3
ESE
7
0.9
NNE
12
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
131
105
100
206
171
179
138
122
101
191
277
159
237
158
161
188
236
186
355
318
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
S
20
SE
0
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
15
E
10
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:52PM1.68m
10:14AM1.83m
11:18PM1.70m
11:36AM1.87m
00:26AM1.80m
12:40PM1.97m
1:18AM1.92m
1:31PM2.05m
2:00AM2.03m
2:14PM2.12m
2:36AM2.11m
2:51PM2.15m
3:09AM2.16m
Low Tide
3:30PM0.51m
3:57AM0.73m
4:57PM0.53m
5:22AM0.70m
6:09PM0.48m
6:29AM0.61m
7:04PM0.40m
7:21AM0.49m
7:47PM0.34m
8:03AM0.39m
8:25PM0.29m
8:41AM0.30m
8:58PM0.26m
9:15AM0.24m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5
2
2
5
1
1
3
7
1
3
7
2
5
3
7
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
26
24
25
25
29
28
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
30
29
30
30
29
25
28
27
31
29
29
30
29
29
30
30
29
29
29
28
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
14
0.4
NNE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
N
13
0.9
NNE
13
0.6
N
10
0.9
NNE
12
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
12
0.9
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
1.3
ESE
8
0.7
NNE
11
Energy kJ
52
131
105
100
19
70
19
138
122
98
123
277
68
237
93
161
119
236
183
220
117
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
13
0.6
N
13
0.5
N
12
0.6
N
12
0.5
N
11
0.2
NNE
18
0.6
NNE
12
0.9
SE
8
0.8
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
13
0.5
N
7
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.7
NNE
11
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
33
31
30
19
19
19
59
126
73
101
57
30
113
84
158
102
27
43
17
128
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
N
15
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
16
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
15
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
S
14
0.3
NNE
16
0.5
N
15
0.5
NNE
14
0.2
NNW
12
0.4
N
10
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
18
0.2
SSE
16
Energy kJ
24
23
22
35
38
17
43
17
71
16
16
4
52
112
104
14
30
12
3
12
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
SE
3
1.3
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.6
SE
4
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.6
S
4
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
58
5
206
171
179
9
191
163
159
9
120
188
186
186
355
318
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
2064
38
19
1685
19
381
0
19
19
381
19
441
381
39
39
377
39
441
1610
39
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Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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