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
28.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 0.1m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
234
243
197
165
237
255
413
426
295
257
262
262
292
184
307
313
339
288
206
196
196
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
S
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:01PM1.56m
9:19AM1.69m
10:13PM1.59m
10:30AM1.74m
11:20PM1.69m
11:35AM1.84m
00:16AM1.84m
12:31PM1.97m
1:05AM2.00m
1:22PM2.11m
1:50AM2.15m
2:10PM2.23m
2:34AM2.27m
Low Tide
2:48PM0.70m
3:05AM0.83m
4:00PM0.70m
4:21AM0.82m
5:07PM0.64m
5:28AM0.73m
6:04PM0.52m
6:24AM0.59m
6:53PM0.39m
7:13AM0.42m
7:38PM0.26m
8:00AM0.25m
8:23PM0.15m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
1
1
3
5
4
3
1
1
1
2
7
3
5
6
Temp °C
27
27
25
28
28
26
27
27
25
28
28
26
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
28
28
27
29
30
29
29
29
28
31
31
30
30
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
NNE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
234
15
197
165
237
255
15
17
295
257
262
262
292
184
48
46
46
49
206
196
196
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
N
9
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
13
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.4
SE
12
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
ESE
15
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
7
Energy kJ
24
17
17
11
5
15
4
3
29
33
31
41
37
50
53
3
3
21
48
47
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
N
17
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
SE
14
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
18
31
11
7
16
4
4
4
5
4
8
7
18
17
14
6
14
51
33
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
0.9
SE
5
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
5
243
413
426
37
307
313
339
288
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
19
441
19
19
1610
19
19
125
19
19
379
0
19
376
19
379
377
19
377
379
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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