10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Tabatinga, Nísia Floresta, RN, Brazil
Tabatinga is a scenic beach south of Natal featuring dramatic dunes and headland reefs. The waves are mellow and consistent, making it a good option for intermediate surfers. The surrounding dune landscape is spectacular for exploring.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 43/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 27/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 99° is 9° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 148° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (99°), size (1.4m), or wind (19 km/h from 148°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 99° (E) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 147° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (99°), size (1.1m), or wind (21 km/h from 147°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 99° (E) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 94° is 4° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 128° (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 Tabatinga. Either swell direction (94°), size (0.6m), or wind (18 km/h from 128°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 94° (E) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 96° is 6° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 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 Tabatinga. Either swell direction (96°), size (0.7m), or wind (17 km/h from 101°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 96° (E) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 92° is 2° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 103° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (92°), size (0.5m), or wind (16 km/h from 103°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 92° (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: 17 km/h from 118° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (92°), size (1.2m), or wind (17 km/h from 118°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 92° (E) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 97° is 7° off optimal 90°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.5m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 132° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (97°), size (0.9m), or wind (19 km/h from 132°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 97° (E) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 103° is 13° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 154° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (103°), size (1.0m), or wind (21 km/h from 154°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 103° (ESE) at 9s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 112° is 22° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 158° (SSE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (112°), size (0.8m), or wind (23 km/h from 158°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 112° (ESE) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 109° is 19° off optimal 90°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 150° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 157°-247°.
Poor conditions at Tabatinga. Either swell direction (109°), size (0.7m), or wind (23 km/h from 150°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 109° (ESE) at 10s period
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