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Ponta Negra

Natal, RN, Brazil
👥Crowded🪨Rocks

Ponta Negra is Natal's main surf beach, an urban stretch of sand backed by the iconic Morro do Careca dune. The beach offers multiple peaks suitable for all levels, with the best waves typically found near the rocky sections. The city's surf scene is centered here, with plenty of surf schools, shops, and beach bars. The warm water and consistent waves make it an ideal learning destination.

3-Day Forecast
Today
15
35
Poor
1.0m
@11s
10km/h
Mon
16
29
Poor
1.0m
@11s
13km/h
Tue
17
26
Poor
0.9m
@11s
14km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.0m
NNE(30°)
Score: 9/25
Period
11s
Medium period swell
Score: 23/25
Wind
10km/h
ESE(120°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
30°C
0.0mm62%
Windswell Component
0.1mENE@1s
Secondary Swell
0.3mNE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

1:30 am
High tide - 0.79m
7:30 am
Low tide - -0.43m
1:39 pm
High tide - 0.98m
7:57 pm
Low tide - -0.64m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

35
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size9/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score45/100
Adjustments
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score35/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score35

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
ESE (112°)
Direction range
90° - 157°
Size range
0.9m - 2m
Ideal size
1.7m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (202°)
Offshore range
157° - 247°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low to mid

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

7/10

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Best with E/SE swells

Getting There

Airport
NAT
Drive time
15 min
Data quality
community

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