Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Negra surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SE swell with 173 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM. 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 11s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the local surf. The water temp at Ponta Negra is about 81°F, which is pretty standard for the season.
I won't sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks are a rough go for paddle surfing. We’re dealing with a stubborn cross-shore wind out of the ESE and SE blowing 9 to 16 mph, which is keeping everything chopped up and ugly. Even when the swell picks up, the quality is just shot.
The first chance of a wave comes Thursday, July 9th, but it’s a sad one. A weak 3-foot swell from the ESE with a short, weak period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is a low 86. The cross-shore wind makes it a total mess.
From July 9th all the way through to July 17th, it’s a blank run. Every day is poor. The wind won't change, and the waves are just not worth the paddle.
Heading into the second week, starting Saturday, July 18th, the swell pushes up – we’re talking 5-6 foot waves from the ESE, with the combined energy jumping into the 300s and 500s (moderate to strong). The period stretches to 9 seconds, which gives it a bit more shape. But again, that cross-shore wind doesn't let up. By Monday, July 20th, you’ve got a solid 6-foot swell with a combined energy of 522, but it’s all wind chop. For beginners, 6-foot surf is a lot, and with that wind, it's not the day for it.
Honestly, with the wind and the beach break setup, this whole window looks more fun for the kite surfers than for us with a paddle in hand. There’s plenty of water moving, but it’s not clean.
Keep the board in the car and wait for a better day. Forecasts can change. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 13 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 88 | 80 | 109 | 116 | 171 | 173 | 141 | 168 | 154 | 154 | 159 | 134 | 113 | 117 | 100 | 120 | 117 | 117 | 130 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:46PM1.88m | 12:25PM1.87m | 00:54AM1.98m | 1:34PM1.96m | 1:55AM2.11m | 2:34PM2.07m | 2:51AM2.26m | 3:28PM2.17m | 3:43AM2.38m | 4:18PM2.23m | 4:32AM2.46m | 5:05PM2.25m | 5:18AM2.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.54m | 6:10AM0.48m | 6:39PM0.48m | 7:18AM0.33m | 7:42PM0.39m | 8:18AM0.18m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 |
 | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:21 |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 11 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 54 | 88 | 80 | 75 | 116 | 95 | 173 | 138 | 96 | 92 | 52 | 48 | 134 | 19 | 117 | 100 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | SE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | SE 11 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 8 | N 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 13 | 31 | 36 | 96 | 171 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 47 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | — | SE 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | N 14 | NNE 8 | SSE 10 | N 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 11 | 21 | — | 8 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 54 | 45 | 80 | 109 | — | — | 116 | 141 | 168 | 154 | 154 | 159 | — | 113 | — | — | 120 | 117 | 117 | 130 | 121 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1698 | 1030 | 1023 | 1524 | 862 | 862 | 1610 | 1632 | 861 | 1610 | 1025 | 598 | 2222 | 872 | 862 | 2012 | 785 | 1673 | 1610 | 1023 | 1610 |
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