Ponta Negra surf break

Ponta Negra surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 -03
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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
28.2° 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
12
0.9
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.9
SE
7
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
169
260
214
161
158
98
69
100
98
151
154
149
105
138
77
104
181
197
208
196
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
S
25
SE
15
SSE
25
SE
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
10:40PM1.77m
10:58AM1.89m
Low Tide
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
4:45AM0.67m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
4
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
26
28
27
26
28
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
26
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
27
29
28
27
28
27
26
26
26
25
27
26
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
12
1.1
E
7
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
368
127
260
214
161
158
98
55
66
54
77
57
61
59
61
43
40
40
40
40
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.9
NNE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
112
169
6
6
20
30
21
22
100
98
8
3
6
14
10
24
22
8
8
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.2
NNE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
13
0.1
N
15
Energy kJ
14
96
6
5
10
10
47
8
8
7
6
13
11
7
10
8
10
11
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
1.1
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
103
80
39
25
31
69
84
53
151
154
149
105
138
77
104
181
197
208
196
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
1610
56
1610
377
19
452
1610
19
1524
1610
745
774
377
125
630
1698
441
492
1610
441
460
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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