Itapema Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Santa Catarina)
| Name: | Itapema |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Itapema in Santa Caterina is a quite exposed beach and point break that usually has waves. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. An unrowded break, even when it is working. Take care of the strong rips here.
Overall Itapema Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
This image describes the variation of swells directed at Itapema through a typical year... (show all text)
The graph shows how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different direction... (show all text)
Also see Itapema surf quality by season and Itapema surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Itapema |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Itapema:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Barre do Sai | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Praia de Ubatuba | 8 mi |
| Third closest break | Ponta da Tataruga | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Prainha | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Barra do Sai | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Itapema: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 380 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2786 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2805 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2844 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3096 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Itapema: |
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| Closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 42 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 55 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cananéia, Brazil | 86 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 104 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 147 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Itapema: |
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| Closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1342 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1357 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1360 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1374 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valle Nevado (Chile) | 1384 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Itapema: |
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| Closest city location | Sao Francisco do Sul (Brazil) | 10 mi |
| Second closest city location | Guaratuba (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Third closest city location | Joinville (Brazil) | 25 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Pontal do Parana (Brazil) | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Guaramirim (Brazil) | 36 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Itapema is Joinville Airport (JOI) in Brazil, 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Itapema is Afonso Pena (Curitiba) Airport (CWB), also in Brazil, 86 km (53 miles) away.
- Third is Navegantes Itajai Airport (NVT) in Brazil, 87 km (54 miles) away.
- Bacacheri (Curitiba) Airport (BFH) in Brazil is 100 km (62 miles) away.
- Hercilio Luz (Florianopolis) Airport (FLN), also in Brazil is the fifth nearest airport to Itapema and is 175 km (109 miles) away.
