Pontal (Baia Formosa) Surf Forecast

/ Rio Grande Do Norte (34 surf breaks) /

Brazil (447 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (6.37° S 35.01° W)

Surf Forecasts:

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 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 26.6° 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 12PM.

Wave Type	Time (-03) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	3PM (Mon 22nd Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tue 16		Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNE	NNE	E	E	E	E	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	E	E	NNE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	9	9	7	7	7	7	12	12	10	10	7	7	16	8	8	7	8	8	8	8	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	28	8	157	161	138	134	46	13	11	10	215	206	25	221	217	210	186	223	229	198	205
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		12:39AM 1.84		1:27PM 1.80	1:37AM 1.99		2:13PM 1.94	2:22AM 2.14		2:51PM 2.06	3:00AM 2.24		3:24PM 2.15		3:34AM 2.29	3:54PM 2.19		4:05AM 2.30	4:24PM 2.20		4:36AM 2.25
Low Tide / height (m)		6:28PM 0.69	7:11AM 0.42		7:27PM 0.55	8:00AM 0.30		8:12PM 0.42	8:40AM 0.20		8:49PM 0.31	9:14AM 0.14		9:23PM 0.23	9:45AM 0.12		9:54PM 0.19	10:14AM 0.13		10:25PM 0.18	10:43AM 0.17

	Tue 16		Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:11	-	-	5:09	-	-	5:09	-	-	5:09	-	-	5:09
Sunset	5:16	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:15	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	2	1	-	2	-	-	-	1	-	1	1	-	-	-
Temp. °C	26	25	26	26	25	26	26	24	26	26	25	26	26	24	26	26	25	26	26	25	27
Feels °C (?)	24	25	24	25	25	25	25	24	24	25	24	24	25	24	25	26	25	25	26	26	27

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio Grande Do Norte

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Pontal (Baia Formosa) (calm at Camaratuba 30 km from Pontal (Baia Formosa)). 0.9m 9s swell from the NE with a 0.2m 13s groundswell from the ENE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
2 hours 6 minutes ago Pontal (Baia Formosa)

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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.