Tibau do Sul Surf Break

Tibau do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.19° S 35.09° W

Issued: 2 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tibau do Sul sea temperature is
27.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 5th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 5th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 4th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
1
E
6
1
ESE
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.4
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
629
340
541
443
428
376
328
177
245
112
86
147
114
62
58
62
69
65
66
89
186
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:04PM1.91m
7:16AM2.04m
7:47PM1.88m
8:01AM1.98m
8:35PM1.85m
8:54AM1.91m
9:32PM1.83m
9:57AM1.85m
10:37PM1.83m
11:10AM1.83m
11:46PM1.88m
12:25PM1.87m
00:54AM1.98m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.38m
1:03AM0.52m
1:36PM0.43m
1:48AM0.57m
2:22PM0.48m
2:41AM0.60m
3:17PM0.53m
3:44AM0.61m
4:20PM0.55m
4:57AM0.58m
5:30PM0.54m
6:10AM0.48m
6:39PM0.48m
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:19
 mm
1
5
3
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
27
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
Feels °C
26
25
25
26
26
26
25
25
25
26
26
24
26
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
0.3
NNE
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.4
NE
9
1.1
E
8
1
E
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.8
E
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.9
E
6
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
173
12
298
277
284
208
181
21
145
112
7
86
66
8
16
54
6
50
24
23
131
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
12
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.2
N
11
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
0.4
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.4
NE
8
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
138
28
2
9
9
24
21
10
20
15
8
7
7
12
10
19
5
18
23
23
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
SE
19
0.2
S
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
15
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
5
19
14
13
3
9
8
16
10
4
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.9
E
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
1
E
6
1
ESE
6
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
629
340
541
443
428
376
328
177
245
86
147
114
62
58
62
69
65
66
89
186
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
543
1602
0
834
1669
34
994
1629
995
623
1602
90
90
90
5
5
1580
5
376
1602
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio Grande Do Norte
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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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