Surf Forecasts:
Praia Grande surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Grande this week:
The surf forecast for Praia Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Grande in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Grande over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 41 | 44 | 75 | 61 | 32 | 40 | 37 | 41 | 54 | 41 | 55 | 91 | 19 | 31 | 19 | 7 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:10PM1.19m | 00:38AM1.09m | 1:06PM1.27m | 1:24AM1.07m | 1:59PM1.32m | 2:06AM1.04m | 2:50PM1.34m | 2:46AM1.02m | 3:39PM1.31m | 3:25AM1.01m | 4:27PM1.25m | 4:05AM1.02m | 5:15PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.28m | 6:56AM0.30m | 7:59PM0.31m | 7:19AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.37m | 7:44AM0.16m | 9:27PM0.46m | 8:13AM0.11m | 9:28PM0.56m | 8:47AM0.08m | 9:20PM0.62m | 9:25AM0.09m | 9:37PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 15 |
48 | 41 | 44 | 75 | 61 | 14 | 40 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 41 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 3 | ENE 4 | SE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | E 8 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 54 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | — | ESE 13 | E 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | SE 15 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 5 |
4 | 9 | 20 | 18 | — | 17 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 11 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 91 | 19 | 31 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 51 | 41 | 41 | 22 | 119 | 22 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
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Information about the Praia Grande Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Grande surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Praia Grande) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Praia Grande may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Praia Grande is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Sao Francisco do Sul. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Francisco do Sul. Sao Francisco do Sul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










