Tabatinga surf break

Tabatinga surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -03
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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
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 2nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
0.7
NNE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.1
SE
9
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
141
134
189
228
164
117
356
188
333
318
446
402
412
415
343
343
271
232
305
121
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:13PM2.12m
2:36AM2.11m
2:51PM2.15m
3:09AM2.15m
3:26PM2.15m
3:40AM2.17m
4:00PM2.11m
4:11AM2.15m
4:33PM2.05m
4:43AM2.10m
5:07PM1.97m
5:16AM2.03m
5:42PM1.87m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.29m
8:40AM0.30m
8:58PM0.26m
9:15AM0.24m
9:29PM0.25m
9:48AM0.20m
10:01PM0.27m
10:22AM0.20m
10:33PM0.32m
10:56AM0.23m
11:05PM0.38m
11:31AM0.30m
11:40PM0.47m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:15
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
2
1
6
1
1
3
1
8
5
6
4
9
9
5
3
10
5
Temp °C
27
27
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
28
28
26
27
27
26
26
25
25
27
28
26
29
28
29
28
28
28
30
29
27
30
30
29
29
29
28
28
27
28
29
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
11
0.6
N
11
0.6
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.7
NNE
11
1.1
SE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
N
10
0.5
N
8
0.5
NNE
8
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.5
NNE
7
0.9
ESE
9
Energy kJ
123
88
119
189
183
126
94
121
188
45
47
31
30
34
415
343
343
271
232
31
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
14
0.6
NNE
13
0.6
N
10
0.1
NE
8
0.4
SE
11
0.7
NNE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.6
N
8
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
NE
7
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
N
15
0.5
N
7
Energy kJ
104
141
68
3
40
117
10
43
54
50
14
18
17
45
44
44
66
44
109
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.5
N
7
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
SE
18
0.4
SE
7
0.2
N
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
19
0.2
N
18
0.3
N
18
0.4
N
16
0.4
NNE
16
0.1
S
12
0.5
N
14
Energy kJ
7
28
13
12
4
12
14
8
23
8
8
8
7
25
54
82
81
3
104
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
3
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
113
120
134
187
228
164
85
356
148
333
318
446
402
412
5
305
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
359
384
20
506
1594
0
407
1594
37
20
384
0
455
1594
37
455
474
102
0
455
455
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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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