Pontal surfForecast / Piauí / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -03
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Pontal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pontal sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontal this week:

The surf forecast for Pontal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pontal in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 21st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 21st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 24th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontal over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.8
NE
0.5
N
0.8
NE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)1817161515141414131313131312127111111118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)162200248367343586643778402396351163158141716561168595846
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
5
NNE
20
E
20
ENE
30
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ESE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
3.35
7:02AM
3.40
7:28PM
3.14
7:44AM
3.24
8:13PM
2.87
8:30AM
3.01
9:07PM
2.57
9:28AM
2.74
10:20PM
2.31
10:49AM
2.53
11:59PM
2.19
12:29PM
2.48
1:35AM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:02AM
0.13
1:27PM
0.06
1:40AM
0.31
2:11PM
0.25
2:22AM
0.56
3:02PM
0.50
3:12AM
0.83
4:07PM
0.77
4:21AM
1.07
5:38PM
0.95
6:04AM
1.19
7:22PM
0.92
7:45AM
1.08
Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48
Sunset5:57--5:57--5:55--5:55--5:55--5:54--5:54--
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
11---5454182-221744104
Temp. °C252527282828282727282728282828282828282727
Feels °C (?)272929282930302829302829292928282929292829
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Information about the Pontal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pontal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontal 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) 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 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 Piauí? If you are looking for accommodation near Pontal, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Piauí, consider staying in Parnaiba which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Munguba which is 73 km (45 miles) away

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