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Ponta da Fruta surfForecast / Espírito Santo / Brazil
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Ponta da Fruta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta da Fruta sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta da Fruta this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta da Fruta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta da Fruta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta da Fruta over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 | E 9 | |
275 | 178 | 120 | 70 | 56 | 74 | 85 | 107 | 186 | 159 | 185 | 217 | 230 | 199 | 199 | 210 | 184 | 188 | 162 | 577 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:00AM1.15m | 6:01PM1.12m | 5:46AM1.09m | 7:03PM1.06m | 6:48AM1.04m | 8:26PM1.04m | 8:14AM1.03m | 9:50PM1.08m | 9:41AM1.08m | 10:55PM1.16m | 10:49AM1.17m | 11:44PM1.25m | 11:44AM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.51m | 11:30AM0.31m | 11:55PM0.58m | 12:25PM0.38m | 00:59AM0.64m | 1:38PM0.44m | 2:26AM0.66m | 3:03PM0.44m | 3:52AM0.63m | 4:18PM0.38m | 4:57AM0.55m | 5:18PM0.30m | 5:47AM0.45m | ||||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 |
25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 9 |
89 | 110 | 89 | 70 | 43 | 74 | 85 | 107 | 130 | 159 | 185 | 217 | 230 | 199 | 199 | 210 | 184 | 188 | 162 | 82 | 164 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 9 | SSE 6 |
275 | 178 | 120 | 67 | 23 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 53 | 44 | 30 | 19 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 51 | 164 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSE 15 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
— | — | — | 23 | 56 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 72 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 147 | 78 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | SW 3 | S 5 | S 6 | S 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 55 | 143 | 176 | 186 | 291 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 37 | 130 | 577 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 55 | 327 | 302 | 81 | 15 |
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Information about the Ponta da Fruta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta da Fruta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta da Fruta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta da Fruta 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 da Fruta) 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 da Fruta 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 da Fruta is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Vila Velha. If you plan a holiday in Espírito Santo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vila Velha. Vila Velha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












