Tabatinga surf break

Tabatinga surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

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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
28.0° 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 Monday (May 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 24th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.6
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
108
92
196
256
101
236
336
257
250
214
193
234
294
303
257
250
264
242
264
199
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:29PM1.77m
9:47AM1.92m
10:39PM1.77m
10:58AM1.89m
11:44PM1.80m
12:02PM1.89m
00:38AM1.87m
12:56PM1.91m
1:24AM1.93m
1:43PM1.93m
2:03AM1.98m
2:24PM1.94m
2:40AM2.02m
Low Tide
3:12PM0.43m
3:32AM0.66m
4:23PM0.50m
4:45AM0.67m
5:27PM0.51m
5:50AM0.63m
6:23PM0.50m
6:45AM0.56m
7:09PM0.48m
7:32AM0.48m
7:50PM0.45m
8:13AM0.41m
8:27PM0.42m
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clear
rain showers
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
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5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
25
28
27
26
27
27
25
26
26
25
25
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
28
27
27
26
27
27
28
28
30
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.8
E
7
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
1.4
ESE
8
0.4
N
11
0.3
N
9
0.4
N
10
Energy kJ
61
44
41
42
42
68
35
34
257
22
23
21
58
57
49
17
17
264
35
14
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.4
NNE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
N
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
10
10
22
25
10
24
10
10
22
26
25
22
7
7
11
17
11
17
7
6
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
N
12
0.1
SE
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
N
15
0.2
N
15
0.3
N
13
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
10
3
9
2
2
11
4
17
31
8
8
17
15
15
5
10
5
6
21
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.6
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
108
108
92
196
256
101
236
336
250
214
193
234
294
303
257
250
242
264
199
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
455
455
1682
798
930
1594
820
474
37
379
1594
1007
1008
523
1046
379
455
37
37
0
1007
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
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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