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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
30
41
Poor
0.8m
@9s
10km/h
Tue
31
20
Poor
0.7m
@8s
11km/h
Wed
1
17
Poor
0.6m
@8s
11km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
0.8m
ESE(108°)
Score: 5/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 8/25
Wind
10km/h
SE(137°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm94%
Secondary Swell
0.6mNNE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 5 km/h SSW|PM: 11 km/h SE
5 km/h vs 11 km/h afternoon

Location & Conditions

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Strike Score Breakdown

41
Poor
Components
Swell Direction22/25
Swell Size5/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score48/100
Adjustments
📉 Undersized Swell-7
🚫 Undersized Capmax 64
Adjusted Score41/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score41

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°

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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