Praia da Pipa
Brazil · South America
Right now
Rain showersWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m ESE
Wind: 14 km/h S (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: E
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 08:43Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 29°C water.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 7s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 29°C.
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 5am (score: 5). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Praia da Pipa.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Praia da Pipa
Praia da Pipa is a picturesque, highly structured reef and point break situated in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, north-eastern Brazil. The bathymetry features flat, terraced volcanic rock and coral reef ledges extending into the warm Atlantic Ocean. This stable structure expertly captures short to medium-period easterly wind swells, forcing the wave to wrap predictably around the coastal contours. A westerly offshore wind is required to groom the face, maintaining a steep, workable wall. The wave breaks relatively slowly compared to hollower, severe reefs, offering an exceptionally long, tapering face that is highly conducive to multiple carving manoeuvres. Because the take-off is manageable and the rock bottom is relatively deep and flat on higher tides, the wave is incredibly suitable for intermediate surfers. It serves as an outstanding natural amphitheatre for progressing high-performance turning mechanics, requiring solid flow to fully exploit the length of the ride.
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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 Praia da Pipa. 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 Praia da Pipa?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.