Beach break · Rio Grande do Norte · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : The wind wrecked it. Not today.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Beach break in Natal right below the Morro do Careca dune. Beach nourishment work has shrunk the surf zone in recent years.
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 Ponta Negra, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Ponta Negra 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 Ponta Negra comes broadly from South-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Ponta Negra, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.