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Ponta Negra Surf Forecast
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Ponta Negra surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Negra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Negra in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 7 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | |
333 | 374 | 368 | 176 | 260 | 214 | 198 | 158 | 96 | 138 | 149 | 121 | 128 | 113 | 128 | 128 | 123 | 43 | 75 | 78 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:04AM2.39m | 4:35PM2.29m | 4:51AM2.37m | 5:26PM2.21m | 5:40AM2.31m | 6:19PM2.09m | 6:34AM2.21m | 7:17PM1.96m | 7:32AM2.10m | 8:20PM1.84m | 8:37AM2.00m | 9:29PM1.78m | 9:48AM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM0.08m | 10:19AM-0.06m | 10:38PM0.12m | 11:09AM-0.03m | 11:26PM0.21m | 12:02PM0.05m | 00:18AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.18m | 1:15AM0.46m | 2:03PM0.32m | 2:20AM0.58m | 3:12PM0.43m | 3:32AM0.65m | 4:23PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 |
2 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | E 7 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
 kJ | 151 | 374 | 368 | 120 | 260 | 214 | 198 | 158 | 96 | 92 | 100 | 98 | 77 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NNE 10 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | SE 18 | SE 16 | ESE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 333 | 117 | 131 | 173 | 103 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 43 | 20 | 19 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | NE 9 | SE 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 14 | 96 | 6 | — | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 12 | 25 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 176 | 118 | 86 | 69 | 42 | 82 | 138 | 149 | 121 | 128 | 113 | 128 | 128 | 123 | 38 | 75 | 78 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 1083 | 39 | 460 | 1610 | 38 | 856 | 1610 | 441 | 1021 | 1698 | 39 | 39 | 377 | 376 | 572 | 2012 | 1698 | 441 | 1083 |
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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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