Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Negra surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 234 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. 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 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather round. Rusty here. I've stared at the charts for Ponta Negra and, well, it's a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off, if I'm being honest. The data keeps telling me "poor surf conditions" from start to finish, so there's nothing to get excited about. We're looking at a blank run that goes all the way from now to the 27th of September. That's a long stretch with no recommendations at all.
The swell is around, don't get me wrong, but it's a messy story. The wind is almost always pumping in from the ESE or SE, mostly cross-onshore, which is going to chop everything up. The wave period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, crumbly waves. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, with values in the 100s and 200s, and it never really gets its act together. Ponta Negra is a beginner-friendly spot, exposed to the swell, and it's consistent, but with these conditions, even a beginner wouldn't have much fun.
The wind is usually a moderate breeze at 12 to 16 mph, so it's not flat, but it's not clean. We do see a few moments of offshore wind (marked as "on") on the 12th morning, 15th morning, 16th morning, 19th, 22nd afternoon, and 23rd. But each time, the surf is still rated poor. There is one standout date: the 24th of September, a Thursday morning. The swell period jumps to 12 seconds and the combined energy hits a strong 491. That's proper groundswell energy. But the forecast still says "poor surf conditions" and the wind is cross-onshore in the afternoon. It's too far out to bank on, and with that long period at a beach break like Ponta Negra, it might just close out. The water is warm at 81° on the 12th, about average for the time of year, but that's small comfort.
So, what's the call? There's nothing to recommend. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, with that consistent side-shore wind and choppy conditions. Don't hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a stay-at-home kind of period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 226 | 191 | 234 | 191 | 202 | 183 | 172 | 212 | 220 | 208 | 181 | 176 | 172 | 167 | 132 | 110 | 111 | 101 | 108 | 112 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:52PM2.32m | 5:08AM2.36m | 5:26PM2.24m | 5:43AM2.21m | 5:59PM2.13m | 6:19AM2.03m | 6:33PM1.98m | 6:56AM1.83m | 7:10PM1.81m | 7:40AM1.64m | 7:56PM1.65m | 8:40AM1.48m | 9:05PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42AM0.02m | 10:55PM0.09m | 11:16AM0.12m | 11:30PM0.16m | 11:48AM0.25m | 00:06AM0.27m | 12:22PM0.40m | 00:44AM0.41m | 12:57PM0.57m | 1:27AM0.57m | 1:40PM0.73m | 2:25AM0.72m | 2:44PM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | N 11 |
| kJ | 47 | 57 | 45 | 43 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 55 | 47 | 78 | 67 | 48 | 48 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | N 13 | S 13 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | N 15 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 9 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 15 |
| kJ | 38 | 37 | 22 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | SE 17 | N 10 | N 13 | S 14 | — | S 12 | N 12 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | E 15 | N 10 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 8 | N 13 | N 13 | N 10 | N 12 | N 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 226 | 191 | 234 | 191 | 202 | 183 | 172 | 212 | 220 | 208 | 181 | 176 | 172 | 167 | 132 | 110 | 111 | 101 | 108 | 112 | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 815 | 1632 | 1524 | 873 | 1698 | 125 | 1610 | 1610 | 1061 | 1632 | 1610 | 1658 | 873 | 2033 | 1045 | 1698 | 1698 | 1698 | 1610 | 1610 | 1610 |
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