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Madeiro

Pipa, RN, Brazil

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Madeiro is a beautiful beach in the Pipa area famous for its resident spinner dolphins that often surf alongside humans. The beach produces mellow rights over a mix of rock and sand, protected from S winds by the surrounding cliffs. The combination of consistent waves, dolphins, and natural beauty makes it one of the most magical surf experiences in Brazil.

Madeiro surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Fair

0.8mE@11s

24km/h

0.8m@11s

24km/h

Sun20

Poor

0.7mE@10s

26km/h

0.7m@10s

26km/h

Mon21

Fair

0.8mE@13s

24km/h

0.8m@13s

24km/h

Tue22

Fair

0.8mE@13s

22km/h

0.8m@13s

22km/h

Wed23

Fair

1.1mE@10s

18km/h

1.1m@10s

18km/h

Thu24

Poor

0.9mE@10s

16km/h

0.9m@10s

16km/h

Fri25

Poor

0.7mE@12s

17km/h

0.7m@12s

17km/h

Sat26

Poor

0.7mE@10s

20km/h

0.7m@10s

20km/h

Sun27

Fair

0.7mE@12s

21km/h

0.7m@12s

21km/h

Mon28

Poor

0.7mE@9s

24km/h

0.7m@9s

24km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 19 km/h · PM 26 km/h · High tide at 10am (1.4m)

Swell

0.8m

E(99°)

Score: 15/25

Period

11s

Medium period swell

Score: 23/25

Wind

24km/h

SE(144°)

Score: 7/25

Weather

27°C

0.1mm19%

First light 4:41amSunrise 5:11amSunset 5:16pmLast light 5:46pm

Windswell0.5m@3sSecondary0.1mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell

Wind

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 4:41am–5:46pm · through highIdeal tide: mid to high

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°C

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2m1.0

sec

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swell

windkm/h

16g29

23g45

27g53

28g54

25g44

19g32

24g48

29g57

28g56

24g45

18g32

25g49

25g51

25g50

25g45

16g31

23g46

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20g39

17g30

17g36

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20g41

15g29

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21g42

21g44

21g45

20g44

19g37

21g43

22g45

22g46

20g42

24g49

26g52

26g53

25g52

tidem

3:21am0.8m

10:00am1.4m

3:50pm0.9m

10:20pm1.5m

5:07am0.8m

11:36am1.4m

5:30pm0.8m

6:13am0.6m

12:35pm1.6m

6:30pm0.7m

12:38am1.8m

7:00am0.5m

1:14pm1.8m

7:12pm0.6m

1:20am2.0m

7:39am0.4m

1:46pm1.9m

7:48pm0.5m

1:54am2.1m

8:10am0.3m

2:21pm2.1m

8:20pm0.3m

2:27am2.3m

8:41am0.1m

2:51pm2.2m

8:52pm0.2m

3:01am2.4m

9:13am0.1m

3:20pm2.3m

9:27pm0.1m

3:36am2.4m

9:46am0.0m

3:54pm2.4m

10:01pm0.0m

4:13am2.4m

10:21am0.0m

4:32pm2.3m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

3:21 am

Low tide - 0.79m

10:00 am

High tide - 1.39m

3:50 pm

Low tide - 0.94m

10:20 pm

High tide - 1.50m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction19/25

Swell Size15/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind7/25

Raw Score64/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score56/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score56

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Direction range: 67° - 105°
Size range: 0.6m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.2m - 1.7m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: S (180°)
Offshore range: 135° - 225°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Cliff staircase access

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Madeiro?

The Madeiro profile favors mid to high tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Madeiro?

The Madeiro profile uses wind from S (180°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 135° to 225°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Madeiro?

The Madeiro scoring profile favors swell from E (67° to 105°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 2m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.