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Ferrugem Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Ferrugem surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 17 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ferrugem surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ferrugem sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ferrugem this week:
The surf forecast for Ferrugem over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ferrugem in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ferrugem over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 7 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 14 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | |
177 | 133 | 92 | 262 | 326 | 548 | 1231 | 2279 | 1483 | 669 | 849 | 3512 | 2817 | 3312 | 2049 | 1679 | 1512 | 1316 | 977 | 692 | 614 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:40PM0.68m | 1:32AM0.45m | 3:19PM0.63m | 6:30PM0.60m | 3:58PM0.57m | 8:30PM0.62m | 8:39AM0.13m | 4:37PM0.49m | 9:41PM0.64m | 9:34AM0.17m | 5:21PM0.43m | 10:38PM0.64m | 3:38AM0.55m | 6:20PM0.38m | 4:37AM0.53m | 00:00AM0.57m | |||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.32m | 9:25AM0.07m | 5:58PM0.60m | 11:14PM0.40m | 10:16AM0.07m | 5:34PM0.55m | 00:10AM0.47m | 7:42AM0.13m | 5:52PM0.48m | 1:04AM0.52m | 8:07AM0.16m | 12:23PM0.10m | 6:19PM0.42m | 8:41AM0.21m | 1:28PM0.12m | 6:40PM0.38m | 9:19AM0.28m | 2:31PM0.14m | |||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
— | — | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 177 | 133 | 92 | 42 | 149 | 336 | 1231 | 2279 | 1483 | 669 | 849 | 2114 | 2817 | 2352 | 2049 | 1679 | 1512 | 1316 | 977 | 692 | 614 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 | NE 7 | S 9 | SSE 15 | S 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 41 | 43 | 116 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 82 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ESE 5 | E 7 | — | SSE 13 | S 12 | ESE 6 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | 59 | 11 | 33 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 262 | 326 | 548 | 1210 | — | — | — | — | 3512 | — | 3312 | — | — | — | — | — | 139 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Ferrugem Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ferrugem provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ferrugem can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ferrugem 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 (Ferrugem) 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 Ferrugem 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.
Ferrugem is 18 km (11 miles) from Imbituba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imbituba. Imbituba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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