Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Negra surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 384 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 0.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, breakin' it down for Ponta Negra in feet and knots.
Honestly, this is a tough pill to swallow. The first chance for anything rideable isn't until Friday, July 24th, and it's a real gamble. We've got a 6 ft swell from the ESE with a short 8-second interval, but the wind is cross-onshore at 6 knots, putting a chop on the face. The water temp is 80°, which is about normal for the season. The combined energy is moderate (670), but the score says it's not worth it.
From Saturday, July 25th, all the way through Friday, August 7th, it's a total washout. The wind stays locked in from the SSE or SE at 12 to 16 knots, always cross-onshore or cross-shore. The swell bounces from a weak 3 ft to a messy 8 ft, but the period is short and the waves will be choppy and ugly. The energy readings are all low to moderate (119 to 833), so there's no power or shape. That's a solid two-week stretch of nothing.
The only spark comes on Saturday, August 8th. The morning shows a solid 10 ft swell from the SE with a long 11-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a very strong 3715. That's real power. But the wind is cross-onshore at 12 knots, and the report says it's actually too big for this spot. At 10 ft, this is for experts only, and the wind will mess up the face. The afternoon drops to 7 ft but the wind turns onshore, so it's still no good.
For Ponta Negra, I'd say leave the board at home for the whole 16 days. The wind is relentless from the wrong direction, and the swell quality is trash. On most of these days, the setup looks more like a kiteboarding session than a surf session, with strong, consistent cross-shore winds and chop. Long-range looks promising, but right now, it's a flat-out bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 384 | 348 | 285 | 169 | 234 | 172 | 82 | 85 | 83 | 79 | 98 | 145 | 120 | 120 | 82 | 125 | 138 | 180 | 124 | 118 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:50PM1.57m | 1:09AM1.70m | 1:48PM1.64m | 2:00AM1.80m | 2:33PM1.74m | 2:43AM1.91m | 3:12PM1.84m | 3:20AM2.03m | 3:47PM1.93m | 3:55AM2.13m | 4:19PM2.01m | 4:28AM2.21m | 4:52PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.73m | 7:31AM0.59m | 7:45PM0.65m | 8:19AM0.48m | 8:29PM0.55m | 8:59AM0.38m | 9:08PM0.46m | 9:36AM0.30m | 9:43PM0.38m | 10:11AM0.23m | 10:17PM0.33m | 10:44AM0.20m | 10:50PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 280 | 257 | 182 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31 | 45 | 16 | 28 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 32 | 38 | 13 | 124 | 118 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | N 7 | S 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | NE 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 37 | 52 | 51 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 15 | SE 11 | E 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 384 | 348 | 285 | 169 | 234 | 172 | 82 | 85 | 83 | 79 | 98 | 145 | 120 | 120 | 82 | 125 | 138 | 180 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 1698 | 69 | 1045 | 1610 | 1045 | 1023 | 1698 | 1030 | 1023 | 1610 | 1045 | 1610 | 2057 | 1716 | 874 | 2057 | 19 | 19 | 2201 | 83 |
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