Tabatinga surf break

Tabatinga surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 05 May 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
28.6° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
240
219
235
202
237
239
234
202
212
230
212
352
396
477
366
343
180
274
260
333
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
S
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
S
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:30AM1.85m
7:03PM1.67m
7:16AM1.77m
7:56PM1.59m
8:12AM1.70m
9:00PM1.56m
9:19AM1.69m
10:13PM1.59m
10:30AM1.74m
11:20PM1.69m
11:34AM1.84m
00:16AM1.84m
12:30PM1.97m
Low Tide
00:17AM0.58m
12:52PM0.52m
1:00AM0.69m
1:43PM0.62m
1:55AM0.78m
2:47PM0.70m
3:04AM0.83m
4:00PM0.70m
4:21AM0.82m
5:07PM0.64m
5:28AM0.73m
6:03PM0.52m
6:24AM0.59m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
2
1
2
3
2
2
6
4
1
14
2
3
4
1
Temp °C
26
28
28
26
27
27
25
28
27
25
28
28
26
28
28
26
27
26
25
28
27
27
28
28
28
28
29
27
29
28
27
29
29
29
30
30
29
30
29
28
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
13
0.4
N
12
0.4
NNE
12
1.3
ESE
8
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.6
NE
6
1.3
ESE
8
0.4
NNE
6
1.5
ESE
9
0.3
N
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
0.6
N
8
Energy kJ
55
47
47
183
40
25
239
234
202
23
230
14
352
15
477
366
343
180
274
260
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
N
11
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.3
N
10
0.5
NE
6
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNE
6
0.1
S
14
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.2
ESE
13
Energy kJ
10
10
10
45
25
37
17
16
22
17
18
16
7
4
15
17
33
97
56
46
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
SE
18
0.3
NNE
8
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.4
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.1
NE
8
0.2
N
9
0.1
NE
8
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
E
15
0.4
NNE
10
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.3
S
14
Energy kJ
6
3
13
12
10
10
35
18
17
2
7
2
7
4
3
4
31
7
18
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
0.4
S
3
0.7
SSE
4
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
250
240
219
235
202
237
212
212
396
3
12
333
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
384
1643
474
0
524
455
20
37
1616
20
455
455
0
106
451
0
0
20
0
0
384
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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