Fernando de Noronha
Brazil · South America
Right now
Rain showersWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.0m N
Wind: 13 km/h E (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: NNW
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:42Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 29°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
Today's briefing
0.9m swell at 11s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 29°C.
AI-generated summary for Fernando de Noronha. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Fernando de Noronha
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 10am (score: 39). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Fernando de Noronha.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha, specifically the break at Cacimba do Padre, is a highly powerful beach break located on a volcanic archipelago off the north-eastern coast of Brazil. Often referred to as the Brazilian Hawaii, the bathymetry features a deep oceanic trench that abruptly transitions into a very steep, heavily compacted sandbank near the shoreline. This extreme gradient forces powerful north-westerly groundswells, generated during the Atlantic winter, to decelerate instantly, throwing thick, incredibly heavy plunging lips. A south-easterly offshore trade wind holds these massive barrels open. Due to the violent hydraulic force, the immediate proximity of the break to the dry sand, and the necessity for rapid, vertical take-offs into immediate tube sections, Cacimba do Padre is strictly the domain of advanced surfers. It demands elite board control and the physical resilience to manage frequent heavy wipeouts onto shallow sand. The wave offers no carving walls, existing solely as a high-consequence, high-speed tube riding arena.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Fernando de Noronha. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Fernando de Noronha?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.