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)
Un des spots les plus populaires du Rio Grande do Norte, avec des vagues assez régulières toute l’année. Ça marche aussi bien avec les houles d’E/SE que de N/NE.
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 Praia da Pipa, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Praia da Pipa 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 Praia da Pipa comes broadly from South-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Praia da Pipa, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.