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Picao (Baia Formosa) Surf Forecast
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Picao (Baia Formosa) surf Forecast / Rio Grande Do Norte / Brazil
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Picao (Baia Formosa) this week:
The surf forecast for Picao (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Picao (Baia Formosa) in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 8th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 9th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 9th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Picao (Baia Formosa) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 106 | 318 | 257 | 403 | 370 | 380 | 716 | 297 | 426 | 697 | 651 | 347 | 118 | 128 | 273 | 220 | 465 | 484 | 360 | 318 | 91 | 68 | 117 | 89 | 197 | 103 | 131 | 226 | 177 | 149 | 199 | 249 | 155 | 168 | 120 | 100 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:54AM 2.38 | 4:20PM 2.31 | 4:36AM 2.33 | 5:05PM 2.19 | 5:18AM 2.23 | 5:51PM 2.03 | 6:01AM 2.10 | 6:38PM 1.86 | 6:48AM 1.95 | 7:31PM 1.71 | 7:42AM 1.82 | 8:32PM 1.59 | 8:45AM 1.71 | 9:43PM 1.54 | 9:57AM 1.67 | 10:56PM 1.56 | 11:07AM 1.69 | 11:57PM 1.64 | 12:06PM 1.75 | 12:44AM 1.74 | 12:54PM 1.83 | 1:23AM 1.84 | 1:36PM 1.90 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:43PM 0.04 | 10:06AM -0.03 | 10:24PM 0.11 | 10:50AM 0.01 | 11:05PM 0.22 | 11:35AM 0.10 | 11:47PM 0.36 | 12:21PM 0.24 | 12:32AM 0.51 | 1:13PM 0.40 | 1:24AM 0.65 | 2:13PM 0.54 | 2:26AM 0.77 | 3:24PM 0.64 | 3:42AM 0.83 | 4:37PM 0.67 | 4:57AM 0.82 | 5:39PM 0.65 | 5:58AM 0.76 | 6:29PM 0.59 | 6:46AM 0.66 | 7:10PM 0.51 | 7:28AM 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 10 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 14 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 5 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Picao (Baia Formosa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Picao (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 Picao (Baia Formosa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Picao (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 (Picao (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 Picao (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.
Picao is 12 km (7 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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