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Ponta Negra surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
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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
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Negra this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Negra in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 2nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Negra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 96mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | |
117 | 327 | 535 | 270 | 257 | 244 | 616 | 732 | 378 | 320 | 370 | 394 | 449 | 364 | 331 | 261 | 326 | 298 | 376 | 291 | 256 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:26PM2.15m | 3:41AM2.17m | 4:00PM2.11m | 4:12AM2.15m | 4:34PM2.05m | 4:43AM2.11m | 5:08PM1.97m | 5:16AM2.03m | 5:43PM1.87m | 5:51AM1.95m | 6:21PM1.77m | 6:31AM1.85m | 7:04PM1.67m | 7:16AM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:30PM0.25m | 9:49AM0.20m | 10:01PM0.27m | 10:22AM0.20m | 10:33PM0.31m | 10:56AM0.23m | 11:06PM0.38m | 11:31AM0.30m | 11:40PM0.47m | 12:10PM0.40m | 00:18AM0.58m | 12:52PM0.52m | 1:01AM0.68m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:13 | |
1 | 9 | 3 | — | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 59 | 34 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 |
29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | N 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | E 8 | N 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 14 | ESE 9 | N 13 | NNE 13 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 |
117 | 32 | 264 | 77 | 50 | 219 | 30 | 513 | 378 | 320 | 370 | 44 | 31 | 104 | 331 | 89 | 55 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | SE 15 | NE 8 | N 8 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 16 | N 15 | NNE 7 | N 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
91 | 23 | 47 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 8 | 45 | 42 | 43 | 33 | 81 | 110 | 18 | 90 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | NE 8 | N 10 | — | N 19 | N 18 | N 18 | N 16 | — | S 12 | SE 16 | NNE 7 | SE 15 | NE 12 | N 12 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 16 |
10 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 8 | — | 7 | 25 | 54 | 82 | — | 3 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
75 | 327 | 535 | 270 | 257 | 244 | 616 | 732 | — | — | — | 394 | 449 | 364 | — | 261 | 326 | 298 | 376 | 291 | 256 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1610 | 56 | 441 | 1632 | 19 | 40 | 56 | 19 | 38 | 379 | 19 | 441 | 460 | 19 | 19 | 56 | 69 | 441 | 1610 | 441 | 83 |
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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.












