Point right · Rio Grande do Norte · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 4h–6h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Right-hand point break in the Nordeste, open to all levels but only firing on strong N/NE swells. Can hit 4.5 m between November and April.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Baia Formosa, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Baia Formosa is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Baia Formosa comes broadly from South-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Baia Formosa, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.