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
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) 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 0.9m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 9th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 13th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 12th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1
E
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.9
E
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)888888888867777777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1189012513667671031056812312986140132771247964605552
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:35AM
1.58
9:37PM
1.44
10:04AM
1.55
11:13PM
1.48
11:31AM
1.64
12:22AM
1.63
12:33PM
1.80
1:11AM
1.81
1:20PM
1.99
1:51AM
1.99
2:02PM
2.17
2:28AM
2.17
2:42PM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:16AM
0.85
3:20PM
0.79
3:48AM
0.91
4:56PM
0.78
5:21AM
0.87
6:07PM
0.68
6:25AM
0.74
6:58PM
0.53
7:13AM
0.58
7:40PM
0.36
7:54AM
0.41
8:18PM
0.21
8:33AM
0.24
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20-
Sunset--5:22--5:21--5:21--5:20--5:20--5:19--5:19
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
1237212331351721341---
Temp. °C262728272828272928272525262828272728262928
Feels °C (?)282829293030303129292627293029292930283029
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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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