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Tabatinga Surf Forecast
/ Rio Grande Do Norte (34 surf breaks) /
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Tabatinga surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tabatinga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tabatinga sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tabatinga this week:
The surf forecast for Tabatinga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tabatinga in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tabatinga over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | |
180 | 184 | 262 | 284 | 263 | 237 | 192 | 165 | 132 | 125 | 172 | 211 | 226 | 186 | 318 | 303 | 317 | 288 | 218 | 198 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 12:30PM1.97m | 1:05AM2.00m | 1:21PM2.11m | 1:50AM2.15m | 2:10PM2.23m | 2:34AM2.27m | 2:57PM2.30m | 3:18AM2.35m | 3:45PM2.32m | 4:03AM2.39m | 4:34PM2.29m | 4:50AM2.37m | 5:25PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52PM0.39m | 7:13AM0.42m | 7:38PM0.26m | 8:00AM0.25m | 8:22PM0.15m | 8:45AM0.10m | 9:07PM0.09m | 9:32AM-0.01m | 9:51PM0.08m | 10:19AM-0.05m | 10:38PM0.13m | 11:09AM-0.03m | 11:26PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
1 | — | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | E 7 | NNE 11 |
 kJ | 180 | 184 | 66 | 48 | 51 | 237 | 192 | 68 | 106 | 125 | 172 | 211 | 226 | 80 | 143 | 303 | 317 | 288 | 218 | 112 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | SE 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 14 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 49 | 49 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 49 | 47 | 55 | 101 | 99 | 96 | 77 | 136 | 318 | 15 | 45 | 107 | 102 | 198 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 13 | N 17 | N 17 | SE 14 | SE 14 | NNE 15 | SE 14 | E 7 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 18 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 50 | 22 | 47 | 38 | 101 | 135 | 142 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | 262 | 284 | 263 | — | — | 165 | 132 | — | — | — | — | 186 | — | 165 | 94 | — | — | — | 146 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 527 | 1682 | 37 | 522 | 1670 | 37 | 455 | 455 | 0 | 106 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 455 | 1594 | 0 | 841 | 1594 | 20 |
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Information about the Tabatinga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tabatinga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tabatinga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tabatinga 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 (Tabatinga) 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 Tabatinga 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.
Tabatinga is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Sao Jose de Mipibu. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Jose de Mipibu. Sao Jose de Mipibu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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