
Surf Forecasts:
Pontal do Sul surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontal do Sul this week:
The surf forecast for Pontal do Sul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontal do Sul in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 19) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontal do Sul over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
237 | 210 | 117 | 137 | 136 | 62 | 83 | 70 | 53 | 288 | 207 | 323 | 151 | 177 | 92 | 64 | 153 | 217 | 240 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:58PM1.48m | 4:13AM1.51m | 4:28PM1.35m | 4:49AM1.41m | 4:57PM1.21m | 5:28AM1.30m | 5:26PM1.07m | 6:17AM1.18m | 2:36PM0.97m | 6:06PM0.94m | 7:29AM1.08m | 2:19PM0.95m | 7:31PM0.85m | 3:10AM0.77m | 1:14PM0.98m | 9:29PM0.86m | ||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.17m | 9:02AM0.21m | 9:12PM0.18m | 9:34AM0.32m | 9:43PM0.24m | 10:06AM0.47m | 10:15PM0.33m | 10:39AM0.63m | 4:43PM0.93m | 10:49PM0.46m | 11:17AM0.81m | 5:37PM0.82m | 11:32PM0.61m | 4:31AM0.76m | 12:36PM0.98m | 6:03PM0.71m | ||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 13 | 15 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 10 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
19 | 10 | 14 | 137 | 92 | 62 | 83 | 40 | 29 | 184 | 18 | 323 | 151 | 177 | 52 | 59 | 32 | 32 | 240 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | S 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
2 | 2 | 49 | 7 | 33 | 41 | 54 | 37 | 21 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 39 | 9 | 92 | 64 | — | 4 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | SE 9 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | E 13 | SSE 14 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | — | — | SSE 11 | SE 12 |
— | 2 | 14 | 12 | 47 | 28 | 7 | 16 | 38 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 13 | — | — | 12 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | S 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | E 4 | E 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — |
237 | 210 | 117 | — | 136 | — | — | 70 | 53 | 288 | 207 | — | — | 14 | 98 | 59 | 153 | 217 | 582 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 186 | 51 | 51 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 135 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 217 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Pontal do Sul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pontal do Sul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontal do Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontal do Sul 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 do Sul) 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 do Sul 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 do Sul is 14 km (9 miles) from Paranagua. If you plan a holiday in Paraná, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paranagua. Paranagua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










