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Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
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Sunrise in 10h 51m
Sunrise tomorrow ~8:08 AM
GOWorth it
7.1/ 10 · Good
Best time to ride
9 PM–10 PM
Next 12 hours
Rideable and likely fun.
- Clean swell
- Offshore wind
- Tide window opening
Conditions
Wave
5.2 ft→
Sweet spot 3–10 ft
Period
9s→
Sweet spot 10–16 s
Wind
15 mph SE→
Side-off
Tide
Next · Low 04:52 AM
Session plan
Worth it
Rideable and likely fun.
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Peak window
9 PM–10 PM
Outside daylight — wait for sunrise to surf
Why this score
Conditions are stabilizing.Wave height5.2 ft
Swell period9s
WindSide-off 15 mph
Current: 5.2 ft @ 9s • 15 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period is middling and not a big factor either way wind is starting to hurt shape a bit wind direction is generally helping the shape
Next 12 hours
Peak window 9 PM–10 PMToday's read·Auto-generated from the forecast
Rideable shoulder-high surf with offshore winds keeping the faces clean. Best chance is the 9 PM–10 PM window before the low tide at 4:52 AM.
9 PM
7.15.2ft
10 PM
7.15.2ft
11 PM
6.35.3ft
12 AM
5.35.3ft
1 AM
6.35.3ft
2 AM
7.15.2ft
3 AM
7.15.2ft
4 AM
6.35.2ft
5 AM
6.35.2ft
6 AM
6.35.2ft
7 AM
6.35.2ft
8 AM
5.35.2ft
Sunrise 8:08 AM Sunset 8:10 PM
Next 5 days
Best windowBest this week
7.5/10Wednesday, Sep 2 • 2 PM–3 PM
Wave 4.8 ft
Period 9s
Wind max 16 mph
Temp 78–78°F
Tuesday, Sep 1
7.1 / 10
Best: 5 AM–6 AM
Wave: 5.5 ft
Period: 9s
Wind max: 18 mph
Wednesday, Sep 2
7.5 / 10
Best: 2 PM–3 PM
Wave: 4.8 ft
Period: 9s
Wind max: 16 mph
Thursday, Sep 3
6.3 / 10
Best: 1 PM–2 PM
Wave: 4.8 ft
Period: 9s
Wind max: 19 mph
Friday, Sep 4
7.5 / 10
Best: 3 PM–4 PM
Wave: 4.3 ft
Period: 9s
Wind max: 16 mph
Saturday, Sep 5
7.1 / 10
Best: 7 AM–8 AM
Wave: 4.3 ft
Period: 9s
Wind max: 16 mph
| Day | Best window | Score | Wave | Period | Wind max | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Sep 1 | 5 AM–6 AM | 7.1 | 5.5 ft | 9s | 18 mph | 78–79°F |
| Wednesday, Sep 2 | 2 PM–3 PM | 7.5 | 4.8 ft | 9s | 16 mph | 78–78°F |
| Thursday, Sep 3 | 1 PM–2 PM | 6.3 | 4.8 ft | 9s | 19 mph | 77–79°F |
| Friday, Sep 4 | 3 PM–4 PM | 7.5 | 4.3 ft | 9s | 16 mph | 77–79°F |
| Saturday, Sep 5 | 7 AM–8 AM | 7.1 | 4.3 ft | 9s | 16 mph | 77–79°F |
Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes
Not beginner-friendly today
Beginner basics
Where to go
Noronha is a world-class destination with serious reef breaks and limited access — not a beginner trip. Praia do Cachorro and Praia do Meio sometimes have a tiny inside that beginners can play in, but most of the island isn't appropriate.
What to avoid
Cacimba do Padre, Boldró, and the outer reefs on any swell are off-limits to beginners — the reefs cut deep and the currents are strong. Don't paddle out alone anywhere on the island.
Best beginner conditions
Noronha really isn't a learning destination. If you're already there on a flat day, take a lesson at Praia do Meio. Otherwise learn at Pipa or Itamambuca first.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit
Summer setup
Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.
Boardshorts / Bikini
Or 2mm top on windy mornings
2mm Springsuit / Shorty
If you get cold easily
Spot notes
How this break works
- Wave type
- World-class reef + point breaks — Cacimba do Padre, Boldró
- Best swell
- N–NW (Northern Hemi groundswell)
- Best wind
- S–SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- Mid
Hazards
- · Sharks (rare)
- · Reef cuts
- · Strong currents
- · Permits required
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