Surf spots in Natal
3 spots within 7 km of Natal: 3 beach breaks.
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Best spots today in Natal
A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 18:50 UTC.
The spots
- Praia de Miami · beach break, intermediate, best on E/ESE/SE/NE swell with W/WSW/SW wind, all tides. Natal's contest beach: a WSL South America qualifier ran here in November 2024, won by local Mateus Sena over Adauto Sena. Sand peaks break mostly left with a right…
- Praia dos Artistas · beach break, intermediate, best on NNE/NE/ENE swell with WSW/W/WNW wind, all tides. Praia dos Artistas is a beach break in Natal that works on any tide and peaks both ways. Wait for northeast swell and west offshore wind. Expect a crowd when it is…
- Ponta Negra · beach break, intermediate, best on E/ESE/SE swell with W/WNW/SW wind, low tide. Natal's hotel beach below the Morro do Careca dune. The nourishment finished in January 2025 widened 4.6 km of sand and deepened the inshore, so waves now often dump…
When to surf in Natal
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: no clear season. The water goes from about 27 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Natal?
The best-known are Praia de Miami, Praia dos Artistas, Ponta Negra. In all, 3 spots lie within 7 km: 3 beach breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Natal?
Natal is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Natal?
For intermediate surfers no clear season.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Natal?
The sea goes from about 27 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest).