10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Praia do Amor, Tibau do Sul, RN, Brazil
Praia do Amor is one of Pipa's most beautiful beaches, accessed via steep stairs that wind down dramatic red cliffs. The heart-shaped cove (that gives the beach its name) produces consistent peaks suitable for intermediate surfers. The setting is stunning and the town of Pipa above offers excellent nightlife and restaurants. Dolphins are frequently spotted in the area.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 40/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 23/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 101° is 11° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 150° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (101°), size (1.0m), or wind (23 km/h from 150°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 101° (E) at 12s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 93° is 3° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 129° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (93°), size (0.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 129°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 93° (E) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 97° is 7° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 101° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (97°), size (0.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 101°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 97° (E) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 82° is 8° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (82°), size (0.5m), or wind (17 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 82° (E) at 13s period
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 115° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (93°), size (1.2m), or wind (18 km/h from 115°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 93° (E) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 96° is 6° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.5m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 134° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (96°), size (0.9m), or wind (21 km/h from 134°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 96° (E) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 103° is 13° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 156° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (103°), size (0.9m), or wind (22 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 103° (ESE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 112° is 22° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Strong offshore: 25 km/h from 159° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (112°), size (0.7m), or wind (25 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 112° (ESE) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 106° is 16° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (106°), size (0.7m), or wind (25 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 106° (ESE) at 10s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 144° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Praia do Amor. Either swell direction (96°), size (0.9m), or wind (22 km/h from 144°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
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