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Pontal (Baia Formosa) Surf Forecast
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Pontal (Baia Formosa) surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Friday 09 May 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontal (Baia Formosa) this week:
The surf forecast for Pontal (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontal (Baia Formosa) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 10th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontal (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 259 | 13 | 356 | 421 | 411 | 313 | 279 | 273 | 241 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 34 | 37 | 200 | 195 | 62 | 75 | 190 | 251 | 280 | 203 | 203 | 239 | 31 | 266 | 233 | 30 | 239 | 203 | 203 | 203 | 191 | 131 | 133 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:19PM 1.99 | 2:38AM 2.02 | 2:54PM 2.02 | 3:09AM 2.06 | 3:27PM 2.03 | 3:40AM 2.08 | 4:01PM 2.01 | 4:12AM 2.07 | 4:35PM 1.97 | 4:44AM 2.04 | 5:10PM 1.91 | 5:19AM 1.99 | 5:48PM 1.84 | 5:58AM 1.93 | 6:29PM 1.76 | 6:41AM 1.88 | 7:18PM 1.70 | 7:32AM 1.83 | 8:16PM 1.67 | 8:33AM 1.81 | 9:24PM 1.68 | 9:41AM 1.84 | 10:34PM 1.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:27PM 0.37 | 8:44AM 0.35 | 8:59PM 0.33 | 9:17AM 0.28 | 9:30PM 0.32 | 9:51AM 0.24 | 10:02PM 0.33 | 10:24AM 0.24 | 10:34PM 0.36 | 10:59AM 0.27 | 11:08PM 0.42 | 11:36AM 0.33 | 11:44PM 0.50 | 12:16PM 0.41 | 12:25AM 0.58 | 1:03PM 0.49 | 1:13AM 0.66 | 1:59PM 0.56 | 2:14AM 0.73 | 3:07PM 0.58 | 3:26AM 0.74 | 4:18PM 0.55 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 8 | 20 | 14 | 2 | - | 12 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 97mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pontal (Baia Formosa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pontal (Baia Formosa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontal (Baia Formosa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontal (Baia Formosa) 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 (Pontal (Baia Formosa)) 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 Pontal (Baia Formosa) 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.
Pontal is 15 km (9 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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