Tibau do Sul surf break

Tibau do Sul surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 13 Sep 2025 -03
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Tibau do Sul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tibau do Sul sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tibau do Sul this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tibau do Sul in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tibau do Sul over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
ESE
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)775566667777777777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)757343577786115176152212161113134179211184197217243239243
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
15
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
1.87
9:13AM
1.68
9:43PM
1.74
10:52AM
1.60
11:20PM
1.74
12:24PM
1.67
12:41AM
1.86
1:28PM
1.81
1:39AM
2.02
2:14PM
1.96
2:23AM
2.16
2:51PM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
0.56
2:51AM
0.52
3:22PM
0.73
4:27AM
0.60
5:03PM
0.77
6:03AM
0.55
6:28PM
0.68
7:11AM
0.43
7:28PM
0.55
8:01AM
0.31
8:13PM
0.41
8:41AM
0.21
8:50PM
0.31
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:11--5:11--5:11--
Sunset-5:17--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:15-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------2--11-2---1--
Temp. °C272625272625272624262624262625272625272625
Feels °C (?)262524252424242323242425242525252425252424
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rio Grande Do Norte

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Tibau do Sul (light winds from the SSE at Natal/Augusto Severo Airport 35 km from Tibau do Sul). 1.1m 7s swell from the ESE with a 0.3m 7s swell, also from the ESE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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11 km/h
SSE
0.0
26.5
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near Tibau do Sul, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Rio Grande Do Norte, consider staying in Sao Jose de Mipibu which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Rio Grande Do Norte where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Canguaretama which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Parnamirim, Macaiba and Natal.

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