Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Santa Catarina)
| Name: | Praia Cardoso |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Praia Cardoso in Santa Caterina is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the north northwest with some shelter here from south winds. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Sometimes crowded.
Overall Praia Cardoso 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.
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Also see Praia Cardoso surf quality by season and Praia Cardoso surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Praia Cardoso |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Praia Cardoso:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pedra Magra | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Prainha do Farol | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Cigana | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Galheta do Sul | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Galheta do Norte | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Praia Cardoso: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 209 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2959 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2975 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3011 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3253 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Praia Cardoso: |
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| Closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 28 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 119 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 215 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Praia Cardoso: |
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| Closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1262 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1282 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1284 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1298 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valle Nevado (Chile) | 1305 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Praia Cardoso: |
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| Closest city location | Laguna (Brazil) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Jaguaruna (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tubarao (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Morro da Fumaca (Brazil) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Imbituba (Brazil) | 27 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Praia Cardoso is Hercilio Luz (Florianopolis) Airport (FLN) in Brazil, which is 107 km (66 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Praia Cardoso is Navegantes Itajai Airport (NVT), also in Brazil, 193 km (120 miles) away.
