Ponta do Cacao surfForecast / Espírito Santo / Brazil

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Ponta do Cacao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta do Cacao sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Cacao this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta do Cacao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Cacao in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 14th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 19th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 20th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Cacao over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.6
ENE
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.8
S
2.2
S
2.3
SSE
2.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)88888888888877777671112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42336438333424128719614221721216424022822534233419323947412561310
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
25
NNE
35
NE
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
ENE
15
N
25
NNE
40
NE
15
N
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:00AM
1.16
10:07PM
1.02
12:04PM
1.26
11:31PM
1.16
12:42PM
1.33
12:20AM
1.29
1:11PM
1.37
12:58AM
1.41
1:36PM
1.40
1:32AM
1.48
1:59PM
1.42
2:04AM
1.51
2:22PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:29AM
0.40
4:57PM
0.71
5:00AM
0.31
5:53PM
0.59
6:00AM
0.20
6:32PM
0.47
6:45AM
0.13
7:05PM
0.37
7:22AM
0.09
7:35PM
0.28
7:53AM
0.10
8:02PM
0.22
8:22AM
0.14
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-5:11--5:09--5:09--5:09--5:07--5:07--5:05-
Sunset--5:42--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:44
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part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
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rain showers
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mod rain
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---3-13--------1777--
Temp. °C242726242424232524232624232827242019192121
Feels °C (?)242623262726242322242422232623241614161618
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Ponta do Cacao (light winds from the NNE at Vitoria/Goiabeir Airport 8 km from Ponta do Cacao). 1.9m 7s swell from the ENE to make surfable waves.

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Information about the Ponta do Cacao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponta do Cacao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta do Cacao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta do Cacao 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 do Cacao) 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 do Cacao 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Espírito Santo? If you are looking for accommodation near Ponta do Cacao, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Espírito Santo, consider staying in Serra which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Espírito Santo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cariacica which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Vitoria, Vila Velha and Viana.

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