Capao da Canoa surf break

Capao da Canoa surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 13 Mar 2026 -03
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Capao da Canoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Capao da Canoa sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capao da Canoa this week:

The surf forecast for Capao da Canoa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Capao da Canoa in the next 12 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 13th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 16th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capao da Canoa over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.5
ESE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
ESE
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
2
ENE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)1010989910101011111111711111111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)220240343279298348520458598670859593634342394443522458433333308
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
E
15
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassoncrosscrossoncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:00PM
0.28
12:45AM
0.53
12:19PM
0.32
1:20AM
0.56
12:32PM
0.35
1:59AM
0.57
12:22PM
0.38
2:43AM
0.55
12:06PM
0.43
3:34AM
0.50
12:22PM
0.47
4:41AM
0.43
12:49PM
0.51
1:32AM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:15PM
0.13
8:36AM
0.24
5:26PM
0.06
7:02AM
0.24
6:17PM
-0.01
7:16AM
0.23
7:01PM
-0.06
7:43AM
0.21
7:43PM
-0.09
8:14AM
0.20
8:25PM
-0.07
8:46AM
0.19
9:09PM
-0.03
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-6:38--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32--6:31-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-2-------------------
Temp. °C252522232422252623262624262624252523242422
Feels °C (?)262625242524262826282725262624262523242323
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Information about the Capao da Canoa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Capao da Canoa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Capao da Canoa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Capao da Canoa 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 (Capao da Canoa) 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 Capao da Canoa 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Rio Grande Do Sul? If you are looking for accommodation near Capao da Canoa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Rio Grande Do Sul, consider staying in Capao da Canoa which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Rio Grande Do Sul where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tramandai which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Osorio, Torres and Rolante.

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