Pontal (Baia Formosa) surf break

Pontal (Baia Formosa) surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Friday 19 Dec 2025 -03
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Pontal (Baia Formosa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pontal (Baia Formosa) sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontal (Baia Formosa) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pontal (Baia Formosa) in the next 12 days are 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 22nd Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontal (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.9
NE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
1.2
E
0.5
NNE
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.5
NNE
1
E
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)7777107771818177167716716151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10710712813114316815915418817416814714413112113892138857946
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:11AM
1.92
4:19PM
2.07
4:47AM
1.93
4:55PM
2.09
5:23AM
1.92
5:32PM
2.09
6:00AM
1.91
6:10PM
2.08
6:39AM
1.89
6:50PM
2.05
7:23AM
1.86
7:35PM
2.00
8:12AM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
0.25
10:08AM
0.38
10:36PM
0.24
10:44AM
0.38
11:13PM
0.26
11:19AM
0.41
11:50PM
0.29
11:55AM
0.45
12:29AM
0.34
12:35PM
0.50
1:11AM
0.39
1:19PM
0.56
1:58AM
0.44
2:11PM
0.61
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Sunrise-5:01--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05-
Sunset--5:31--5:31--5:32--5:32--5:34--5:34--5:35
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------41----
Temp. °C262828262828262828262827262827262727262827
Feels °C (?)272728272727252727262726272726272727272827
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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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