Tibau do Sul surf break

Tibau do Sul surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil

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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
28.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 27th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 27th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 26th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
SE
6
1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
203
156
128
261
160
191
287
140
120
173
123
136
161
85
92
125
86
90
73
158
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
S
20
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:38AM1.87m
12:57PM1.91m
1:24AM1.93m
1:43PM1.93m
2:04AM1.98m
2:25PM1.94m
2:40AM2.02m
3:03PM1.95m
3:15AM2.04m
3:40PM1.95m
3:50AM2.05m
4:16PM1.93m
4:25AM2.05m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.50m
6:46AM0.56m
7:09PM0.48m
7:32AM0.48m
7:50PM0.45m
8:13AM0.40m
8:27PM0.42m
8:51AM0.34m
9:03PM0.39m
9:28AM0.29m
9:38PM0.38m
10:04AM0.26m
10:14PM0.39m
10:41AM0.27m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
1
1
3
2
3
2
Temp °C
28
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
26
28
26
29
27
26
27
27
25
26
26
25
28
26
26
28
27
26
26
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.4
NE
8
1.2
E
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.2
ESE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.9
ESE
8
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
1.2
ESE
6
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
1
E
6
0.3
NNE
13
0.4
NNE
12
1
E
7
Energy kJ
18
127
91
16
155
18
17
164
10
22
99
18
18
110
15
15
7
86
32
49
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
10
0.1
N
14
0.2
NNE
16
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
15
0.2
NNE
14
0.2
NNE
13
0.3
NNE
13
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
13
0.3
NNE
12
Energy kJ
14
18
18
22
31
8
9
11
11
10
18
4
25
16
21
20
18
34
6
3
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
17
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
14
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
9
Energy kJ
7
12
11
12
5
5
11
10
8
8
3
4
12
23
4
4
2
6
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
SE
6
1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
0.6
S
4
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
151
203
156
128
261
160
191
287
140
120
173
123
136
161
85
92
125
9
90
73
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
2
Distance (km)
1669
5
1629
1643
4
994
1580
343
384
2247
995
995
1983
1629
1033
1663
994
1063
1580
28
680
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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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.

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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