Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Negra surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 442 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Mother Nature has cooked up for Ponta Negra over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch. Right from Thursday the 27th of August and all the way through, we’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf conditions. The swell sticks around in the 4ft to 5.5ft range, mostly from the east or east-southeast with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. That’s just windswell junk – not much power or shape behind it. The combined swell energy sits between 135 and 676 which is weak to moderate, but the issue is the wind. It’s blowing onshore or cross-onshore from the east-southeast or southeast, 12 to 18 mph the whole time, and that’s just going to chop everything up and make it a mess.
Ponta Negra is a beginner-friendly, consistent spot that’s exposed to the east-northeast, but with the wind coming from the east-southeast, it’s not cleaning up. There’s no standout in this whole 16-day run. Every single session is rated as poor, with no opportunities for clean, glassy conditions. The water’s warm at 80.6°F, about average for the time of year, but you won’t be in the water enjoying it.
If you’re a paddler, this setup is a write-off. The onshore wind, short-period swell, and beach setup mean the waves will be choppy and weak. Honestly, a kite surfer might have some fun with the consistent wind, but for a proper surf, there’s nothing here.
Keep the stick in the car and check back – it tends not to stay this bleak forever, but right now, Ponta Negra is a miss.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 270 | 277 | 302 | 277 | 238 | 210 | 152 | 139 | 127 | 168 | 232 | 300 | 355 | 383 | 412 | 432 | 385 | 324 | 270 | 228 | 260 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:51PM2.12m | 4:01AM2.31m | 4:22PM2.20m | 4:33AM2.36m | 4:54PM2.24m | 5:06AM2.36m | 5:27PM2.23m | 5:42AM2.29m | 6:02PM2.18m | 6:21AM2.18m | 6:42PM2.09m | 7:06AM2.02m | 7:28PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.17m | 9:51PM0.25m | 10:15AM0.12m | 10:23PM0.19m | 10:46AM0.09m | 10:56PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.11m | 11:30PM0.18m | 11:52AM0.18m | 00:08AM0.24m | 12:30PM0.28m | 00:50AM0.33m | 1:13PM0.42m | 1:42AM0.45m | |||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 86 | 121 | 166 | 154 | 149 | 98 | 81 | 52 | 47 | 45 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 385 | 324 | 270 | 228 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 13 | N 15 | — | N 13 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 40 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 29 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 15 | — | N 13 | N 13 | NE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 270 | 277 | 302 | 277 | 238 | 210 | 152 | 139 | 127 | 168 | 232 | 300 | 355 | 383 | 412 | 432 | 273 | — | 190 | — | 260 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 862 | 1658 | 1610 | 1610 | 1632 | 1632 | 872 | 1632 | 2057 | 862 | 2057 | 2107 | 862 | 2052 | 2012 | 872 | 2033 | 1658 | 873 | 2160 | 1698 |
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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).
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