
Surf Forecasts:
Titanzinho surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Titanzinho this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Titanzinho in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Titanzinho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook for Titanzinho is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for quality waves. We’ve got swell, but it’s not the kind that’ll get you excited. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate (100–281), but it’s wrapped in poor surf conditions pretty much every day.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The real issue is the wind. It’s a constant cross or cross-off breeze from the SE, ESE, or E, blowing at 12–19 mph. That’s a moderate to fresh breeze, and while the wave face is described as “clean” at times, the overall quality is shot. The swell is short-period, just 6–7 seconds, coming from the east or east-northeast, which is the opposite of the optimum swell direction for this reef. That means the waves are lumpy, weak, and poorly shaped.
Let’s run through it. From Friday, July 31, right through to Saturday, August 15, every single session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” The swell height sits between 3 ft and 5 ft, but with that short period and wrong direction, it’s just crumbly, messy lines. The best morning windows might look clean on the surface, but the underlying wave quality is rubbish.
Saturday, August 1, has a slight bump in energy (281) and swell at 5 ft, but the period is still only 7 seconds and the wind is cross-off. It’s marginal, but not worth paddling out for. The same goes for Sunday, August 2, and then again on Thursday, August 13, Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15 – those last few days have similar energy readings (240–256) and 5 ft swell, but it’s the same story: short period, wrong direction, and moderate to fresh cross-off breeze.
There are no standouts. No one day is better than the others. The crowds are often at Titanzinho, but honestly, with this quality, you won’t have to worry about a lineup.
If you’re desperate, the mornings of August 1, August 2, August 13, August 14, and August 15 are the least bad options – the wave face is clean, and the swell is 5 ft–5 ft, but it’s just not going to be fun. The combined energy is moderate (281–240), but the short period and wrong direction kill any potential.
For beginners, 5 ft is already pushing it, and with the poor shape, it’s not a good learning day. For experts, there’s nothing here to get excited about.
This is a six-and-a-half-day gap of poor conditions from July 31 right through to August 6, and then it barely improves. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the consistent cross-off winds and lumpy sea state.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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70 | 106 | 88 | 97 | 226 | 183 | 338 | 286 | 210 | 151 | 119 | 80 | 70 | 75 | 75 | 88 | 83 | 75 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:41AM2.40m | 7:05PM2.21m | 7:13AM2.38m | 7:36PM2.22m | 7:46AM2.34m | 8:10PM2.22m | 8:23AM2.27m | 8:49PM2.20m | 9:05AM2.18m | 9:33PM2.17m | 9:57AM2.07m | 10:28PM2.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:29AM0.66m | 12:57PM0.56m | 1:02AM0.64m | 1:29PM0.57m | 1:37AM0.66m | 2:02PM0.61m | 2:15AM0.69m | 2:38PM0.67m | 2:57AM0.75m | 3:19PM0.75m | 3:48AM0.83m | 4:08PM0.86m | |||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 39 | 26 | 23 | 286 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | NE 9 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | N 11 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
70 | 106 | 88 | 97 | 226 | 183 | 338 | 21 | 210 | 151 | 119 | 80 | 70 | 75 | 75 | 88 | 83 | 75 | 151 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 708 | 717 | 2176 | 485 | 1777 | 1847 | 1175 | 1175 | 1777 | 470 | 708 | 1777 | 374 | 1200 | 1777 | 374 | 1175 | 2152 | 455 |
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Information about the Titanzinho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Titanzinho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Titanzinho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Titanzinho 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 (Titanzinho) 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 Titanzinho 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.
Titanzinho is 13 km (8 miles) from Fortaleza. If you plan a holiday in Ceará, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fortaleza. Fortaleza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











