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Pontal (Baia Formosa) Surf Forecast
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Pontal (Baia Formosa) surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 22 Mar 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pontal (Baia Formosa) this week:
The surf forecast for Pontal (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pontal (Baia Formosa) in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pontal (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thu 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 90 | 84 | 83 | 142 | 125 | 163 | 286 | 212 | 180 | 174 | 121 | 101 | 94 | 94 | 86 | 103 | 90 | 118 | 123 | 125 | 134 | 120 | 113 | 88 | 86 | 83 | 81 | 75 | 72 | 55 | 131 | 131 | 108 | 86 | 86 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:21PM 1.44 | 10:54AM 1.56 | 12:00AM 1.54 | 12:17PM 1.71 | 1:04AM 1.73 | 1:15PM 1.94 | 1:52AM 1.95 | 2:02PM 2.17 | 2:34AM 2.16 | 2:45PM 2.38 | 3:14AM 2.33 | 3:27PM 2.52 | 3:53AM 2.44 | 4:09PM 2.58 | 4:33AM 2.48 | 4:52PM 2.54 | 5:13AM 2.44 | 5:37PM 2.41 | 5:55AM 2.33 | 6:24PM 2.21 | 6:41AM 2.17 | 7:16PM 1.97 | 7:33AM 1.97 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:37AM 0.89 | 5:42PM 0.72 | 6:08AM 0.79 | 6:50PM 0.55 | 7:07AM 0.62 | 7:40PM 0.35 | 7:54AM 0.42 | 8:23PM 0.15 | 8:36AM 0.23 | 9:03PM -0.01 | 9:16AM 0.07 | 9:42PM -0.11 | 9:57AM -0.04 | 10:22PM -0.13 | 10:39AM -0.09 | 11:02PM -0.07 | 11:22AM -0.06 | 11:43PM 0.06 | 12:07PM 0.04 | 12:27AM 0.25 | 12:57PM 0.20 | 1:17AM 0.46 | 1:57PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thu 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pontal (Baia Formosa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pontal (Baia Formosa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pontal (Baia Formosa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pontal (Baia Formosa) 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 (Pontal (Baia Formosa)) 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 Pontal (Baia Formosa) 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.
Pontal is 15 km (9 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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