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Ferrugem surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
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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
21.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ferrugem in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ferrugem over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 13 | |
995 | 773 | 528 | 326 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 229 | 177 | 98 | 70 | 328 | 778 | 866 | 817 | 2977 | 1614 | 812 | 1057 | 3485 | 2224 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:08AM0.54m | 1:20PM0.68m | 1:13AM0.49m | 2:01PM0.69m | 1:20AM0.46m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.08m | 7:26AM0.14m | 8:20PM0.14m | 8:03AM0.11m | 9:17PM0.23m | 8:42AM0.09m | 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 | ||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | |
5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:29 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 |
18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
995 | 773 | 528 | 326 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 229 | 177 | 98 | 70 | 42 | 59 | 522 | 756 | 2977 | 1614 | 812 | 679 | 2577 | 2224 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | — | SSE 15 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
16 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 20 | 3 | — | 92 | 167 | 38 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 16 | NNE 6 | — | — | SSE 18 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 6 | — | E 8 |
18 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 3 | — | — | 817 | — | 6 | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 14 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 6 | 328 | 778 | 866 | 279 | — | — | — | 1057 | 3485 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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.












