Surf spot

Ponta negra

Forecast conditions and map view for Ponta negra in Brazil, Rio Grande Do Norte. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Rio Grande Do Norte
Coordinates: -5.8793, -35.1713

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Wave period (s)	5.8	5.6	5.7	5.9	5.8	5.9	5.8	5.5	5.4	5.7	5.7	5.9	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	5.2	5	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.2	5	6.1	6.3	4.7	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.4	6.3	4.8	4.5	5.1	5	5	6.3	5.8	6.1	5	5.2	4.5	5	5.2	4.8	5	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.9	5.3	6.1	5.5	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	74	68	68	64	62	59	60	62	58	61	56	54	50	49	42	42	41	35	37	34	32	31	31	26	23	23	17	19	17	22	20	31	21	19	23	20	22	25	18	23	27	24	17	18	21	20	27	27	31	31	23	22	24	30	42	41
Wind speed (km/h)	17.6	15.3	20.5	21	22.2	21.3	17.1	19.1	18.1	16.5	17.7	22.3	23.7	21.9	17.1	17.9	17.7	17.4	13.8	23.6	24.2	22.4	17.3	20.5	21.3	22.6	19	19.1	21.6	22.7	18.8	17.6	17.1	18.5	19.9	18.1	23.7	21	16.7	17.5	17.8	19.1	20.8	20.8	23.8	24.8	24	21.3	21.7	23.7	27.9	26.4	25.7	26.3	21.8	22.8
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Ponta Negra, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil is one of the most famous surf spots in northeastern Brazil, set right beside the city of Natal with the iconic Morro do Careca dune at the end of the beach.

Surf character

Beach break: Mostly a sand-bottom wave, so the shape can change with sandbars and tides.
Wave quality: Can produce fun, fast, punchy waves when the swell lines up, but it’s generally more of a local, everyday wave than a world-class point break.
Consistency: Best during the Brazilian swell season when northeast and southeast swells reach the coast.

Conditions

Best for: Beginners to intermediates on smaller days, and more experienced surfers when the swell gets solid.
Wave types: Often surfable peaks along the beach, with sections that can be playful or hollow depending on sand movement.
Wind: Early mornings usually offer cleaner conditions before the trade winds pick up.

Beach and setting

Ponta Negra is a lively urban beach with lots of restaurants, bars, surf schools, and rental shops nearby.
The surf scene is relaxed and easy to access, making it a convenient place to surf if you’re staying in Natal.
The backdrop of Morro do Careca makes it one of the most scenic surf beaches in the region.

Things to keep in mind

Being a beach break, it can be inconsistent and change after storms or sand shifts.
Crowds can build up, especially on good days and around the main access points.
Always check local advice for currents, tides, and the safest entry points.