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Tibau do Sul surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Friday 22 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.0° 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 Monday (May 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 Sunday (May 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 24th 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 ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | |
72 | 77 | 62 | 146 | 187 | 205 | 168 | 258 | 196 | 294 | 163 | 234 | 193 | 222 | 336 | 196 | 191 | 300 | 306 | 181 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 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 | 2:04AM1.98m | 2:25PM1.94m | 2:40AM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:50PM0.45m | 8:13AM0.40m | 8:27PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 |
 kJ | 38 | 38 | 35 | 28 | 19 | 134 | 18 | 17 | 196 | 191 | 18 | 140 | 18 | 17 | 196 | 18 | 17 | 163 | 168 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 10 | SE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | NE 9 | N 15 | N 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 12 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 8 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 85 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 16 | S 12 | N 11 | NNE 10 | SE 16 | N 15 | SE 16 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | SE 14 | NNE 11 | SE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | SE 17 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | N 16 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 72 | 77 | 62 | 146 | 187 | 205 | 168 | 258 | — | 294 | 163 | 234 | 193 | 222 | 336 | 196 | 191 | 300 | 306 | 181 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 466 | 466 | 1669 | 807 | 938 | 1580 | 829 | 485 | 21 | 364 | 1580 | 994 | 995 | 534 | 1033 | 364 | 466 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 994 |
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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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