Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Norte surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Norte this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Norte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Norte in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Norte over the next 16 days.
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Alright, lemme level with you – Praia do Norte is looking pretty dead over this 16-day stretch. Small, weak swell and onshore wind are the story, and there’s nothing that’ll get your heart pumping. Water temp is about 69°, which is a touch warmer than usual – feels nice, but the waves don’t match.
Kicks off Monday July 6 with a tiny 1 ft NW swell, 9-second period, combined energy a measly 50 – weak. Wind’s cross-on from the NNW at 12 mph, choppy and messy. Tuesday and Wednesday are the same – cross or cross-on breeze, swell barely 3 to 3 ft, period crashing down to 5 seconds, energy still under 70. Not worth wetting a wetsuit.
Thursday July 9 through the weekend: still small 2 ft WNW swell, periods around 9-10 seconds, energy slowly climbs to 100-148 but still weak. Winds stay cross-on, light to gentle, but that onshore angle kills any shape. Saturday July 11 gets a longer period – 11 seconds – but still only 2 ft and cross-on, so you’re waiting longer for nothing.
The next week, July 12-18, a few days bump up – Monday July 13 morning has 3 ft, then 4 ft that afternoon – but wind is cross-on from NNW, period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s short-period junk. Energy hits 201 in the afternoon, moderate, but the quality’s poor – choppy and cross-onshore.
One faint glimmer: Sunday July 19 morning. Swell pushes 4 ft from the west, 12-second period, combined energy 495 – that’s solid energy. Wind is light WNW at 6 mph, still cross-on, but light breeze keeps it reasonable. However, the report flags marginal conditions – maybe tide or something off. It’s nearly two weeks out, so don’t count on it. That afternoon the wind picks up to 12 mph cross-on and ruins it.
Then Monday July 20 brings 18 mph NNW cross wind and 3 ft swell – lumpy and fresh, no fun. The rest fades to tiny 1-3 ft dribble with onshore flow.
Truth is, there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. This spot is very consistent and exposed, but the conditions just aren’t playing ball. With such weak, small swell and persistent onshore wind, you’re better off waiting for a change. Maybe keep an eye on that July 19 morning, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 47 | 79 | 73 | 139 | 96 | 94 | 84 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:44PM2.52m | 8:18AM2.30m | 8:36PM2.44m | 9:17AM2.28m | 9:39PM2.38m | 10:24AM2.31m | 10:52PM2.37m | 11:34AM2.40m | 00:06AM2.43m | 12:42PM2.56m | 1:15AM2.55m | 1:42PM2.75m | 2:15AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:03AM0.59m | 2:17PM0.74m | 2:57AM0.64m | 3:19PM0.79m | 4:01AM0.67m | 4:33PM0.77m | 5:11AM0.66m | 5:49PM0.67m | 6:21AM0.58m | 6:59PM0.50m | 7:24AM0.46m | 8:01PM0.30m | 8:20AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 47 | 79 | 73 | 139 | 96 | 94 | 84 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 37 | 25 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 8 | — | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 52 | 36 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 527 | 136 | 1195 | 450 | 85 | 306 | 402 | 31 | 287 | 402 | 273 | 31 | 335 | 30 | 30 | 221 | 30 | 30 | 221 | 30 | 30 |
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