Tabatinga surf break

Tabatinga surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 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 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 0.7m 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 (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 10th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 10th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
285
243
240
234
183
202
228
275
202
202
202
281
294
344
439
463
388
343
301
308
286
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:20PM1.77m
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
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
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
6
2
1
6
1
3
1
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
26
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
26
28
27
25
28
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
28
29
28
27
28
29
27
28
28
29
30
28
26
30
28
29
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
13
0.4
NNE
13
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
12
1.3
ESE
8
0.4
NNE
11
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.3
N
9
1.5
ESE
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
89
55
50
47
183
40
228
275
202
202
202
197
16
344
15
17
388
343
301
308
286
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.3
N
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
N
9
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
13
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
N
10
0.5
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.7
N
8
Energy kJ
9
10
10
10
45
25
25
16
25
18
17
6
5
15
3
3
18
17
33
40
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
SE
18
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
N
11
0.4
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
NE
5
0.2
N
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
14
0.1
S
14
0.3
N
7
0.1
SE
15
0.3
N
9
0.2
ESE
13
Energy kJ
8
6
3
13
12
26
37
35
18
17
4
7
3
4
4
4
8
8
15
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
2
0.7
SSE
4
Energy kJ
285
243
240
234
202
281
294
439
463
1
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1682
1008
1643
1594
0
527
1594
20
20
1670
0
455
106
0
0
255
0
0
384
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
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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