Tibau do Sul Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.19° S 35.09° W

Tibau do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tibau do Sul sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.5° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
7
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
1
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
114
109
111
373
465
422
212
206
139
86
86
171
51
71
88
173
184
215
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:46AM2.15m
7:12PM2.01m
7:29AM2.04m
7:57PM1.93m
8:21AM1.90m
8:53PM1.84m
9:27AM1.78m
10:04PM1.78m
10:51AM1.72m
11:27PM1.80m
12:19PM1.76m
00:45AM1.92m
Low Tide
00:34AM0.37m
1:00PM0.33m
1:15AM0.43m
1:43PM0.42m
2:05AM0.51m
2:36PM0.53m
3:10AM0.57m
3:45PM0.62m
4:33AM0.59m
5:09PM0.65m
6:00AM0.52m
6:30PM0.58m
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
2
2
5
4
2
1
2
2
4
Temp °C
24
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
26
26
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26
25
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26
25
Feels °C
25
26
27
27
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27
26
26
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27
27
27
27
27
26
27
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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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