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 Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM. 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 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
E
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
142
118
109
77
77
149
215
252
277
214
186
285
302
196
337
191
270
155
143
196
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
25
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SE
25
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:32AM2.10m
8:20PM1.84m
8:37AM2.00m
9:29PM1.78m
9:48AM1.92m
10:40PM1.77m
10:58AM1.89m
11:44PM1.81m
12:02PM1.90m
00:38AM1.87m
12:57PM1.91m
1:24AM1.93m
1:43PM1.93m
Low Tide
1:15AM0.46m
2:03PM0.32m
2:20AM0.58m
3:12PM0.43m
3:32AM0.65m
4:23PM0.50m
4:45AM0.67m
5:28PM0.51m
5:50AM0.63m
6:23PM0.50m
6:46AM0.56m
7:09PM0.48m
7:32AM0.48m
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thunderstorm
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clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
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thunderstorm
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
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5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
2
1
1
5
5
4
2
2
5
2
Temp °C
25
27
27
26
28
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
27
26
27
27
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
27
28
27
28
28
28
28
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
1
E
7
0.6
NNE
9
1
ESE
6
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
1.1
ESE
6
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NNE
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.4
NNE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.4
NE
8
1.3
ESE
7
0.4
NE
8
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
94
94
52
85
38
38
96
35
28
196
138
26
168
168
17
191
17
186
142
18
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.1
S
12
0.5
NE
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
16
0.5
NE
8
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
N
15
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
53
52
3
37
2
10
35
84
84
18
18
4
17
17
14
17
11
22
30
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.1
SE
17
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
SE
14
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
SE
12
0.3
NE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
7
6
6
10
10
43
11
2
2
11
11
10
17
15
8
12
6
11
5
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
E
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
142
142
118
109
77
77
149
215
252
277
214
186
285
302
196
337
191
270
155
143
196
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
570
1983
343
387
1669
22
1602
1629
21
466
1580
22
994
938
1629
485
392
4
485
466
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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