Tibau do Sul Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.19° S 35.09° W

Tibau do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tibau do Sul sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.3° 

Tibau do Sul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tibau do Sul surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tibau do Sul this week:

The surf forecast for Tibau do Sul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tibau do Sul in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 4th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tibau do Sul over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
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0.9
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1.3
SE
6
0.9
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6
1.1
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1.3
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7
1.7
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7
1.5
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1.8
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7
1.5
SE
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1.3
ESE
7
1.9
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
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8
2
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
61
79
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82
82
115
77
119
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121
191
305
228
313
216
145
402
207
341
487
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
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SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
3:47PM1.93m
3:55AM2.13m
4:19PM2.01m
4:28AM2.21m
4:52PM2.06m
5:01AM2.25m
5:24PM2.09m
5:34AM2.26m
5:57PM2.09m
6:09AM2.22m
6:33PM2.06m
6:46AM2.15m
7:12PM2.01m
Low Tide
9:36AM0.30m
9:43PM0.38m
10:11AM0.23m
10:17PM0.33m
10:44AM0.20m
10:50PM0.30m
11:17AM0.19m
11:23PM0.30m
11:50AM0.21m
11:57PM0.32m
12:24PM0.26m
00:34AM0.37m
1:00PM0.33m
1:15AM0.43m
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5:31
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5:21
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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23
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26
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25
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Information about the Tibau do Sul Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tibau do Sul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tibau do Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tibau do Sul 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 (Tibau do Sul) 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 Tibau do Sul 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.

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