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 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
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
E
7
1
E
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
0.8
E
8
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
118
140
205
160
147
297
347
201
302
267
151
229
72
107
141
168
121
99
110
102
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SE
25
SE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
3:03PM1.95m
3:15AM2.04m
3:40PM1.95m
3:50AM2.05m
4:16PM1.93m
Low Tide
5:50AM0.63m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
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
3
2
1
3
9
1
Temp °C
25
27
27
25
28
28
26
28
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
24
27
27
25
27
27
27
27
27
26
29
29
29
28
27
27
28
27
25
28
27
26
28
27
26
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.4
NE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.3
NE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
0.3
NNE
10
1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.3
NNE
9
1
ESE
7
0.3
NNE
13
0.3
NNE
13
Energy kJ
108
17
18
118
86
16
164
169
17
172
149
10
131
72
18
99
97
15
99
34
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
10
0.1
N
16
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
17
15
14
18
18
22
32
18
9
11
10
22
6
18
5
16
15
20
15
13
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
13
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
SE
17
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
SE
15
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
13
0.2
NNE
15
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
N
11
0.3
NNE
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
17
8
7
12
11
6
5
8
11
20
11
9
9
2
4
23
21
2
35
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
0.5
S
3
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.5
S
3
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
118
140
205
160
147
297
347
201
302
267
151
229
5
107
141
168
121
5
110
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
994
1669
22
995
1669
4
995
1580
16
518
392
5
392
394
22
517
1669
21
746
1090
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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