Garca Torta surfForecast / Alagoas / Brazil

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Garca Torta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Garca Torta sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garca Torta this week:

The surf forecast for Garca Torta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garca Torta in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garca Torta over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
14
0.6
S
15
0.7
SE
13
0.6
SE
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
1.3
ESE
7
0.6
SSE
15
1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.7
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
1
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
514
163
173
144
90
92
169
174
117
68
104
86
70
50
56
51
117
132
176
91
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SE
10
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
E
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:33AM2.00m
1:51PM2.12m
2:17AM2.10m
2:38PM2.19m
3:00AM2.16m
3:26PM2.21m
3:44AM2.18m
4:14PM2.18m
4:29AM2.15m
5:05PM2.09m
5:18AM2.08m
5:58PM1.96m
6:10AM2.00m
Low Tide
7:25PM0.21m
7:43AM0.24m
8:08PM0.12m
8:27AM0.10m
8:52PM0.07m
9:12AM0.00m
9:36PM0.08m
9:58AM-0.04m
10:21PM0.14m
10:47AM-0.01m
11:09PM0.24m
11:39AM0.07m
00:00AM0.37m
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
13
3
2
11
3
1
3
2
2
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
27
27
28
28
29
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
27
29
29
29
30
30
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
0.5
S
16
0.6
SE
14
0.7
SE
13
0.6
SE
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSE
15
1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
14
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
166
126
114
173
144
90
92
129
174
117
68
61
86
70
50
56
51
57
84
118
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
SE
14
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SE
14
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
14
Energy kJ
89
127
163
155
103
65
23
27
26
109
59
14
30
26
8
38
34
49
25
24
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
14
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
SE
13
0.6
SE
13
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.1
E
13
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
17
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
32
6
28
111
113
17
59
13
23
39
3
23
14
5
5
11
10
14
8
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
14
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
514
43
43
52
56
49
169
142
104
117
132
176
91
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
649
719
762
650
719
126
292
719
292
424
1217
292
353
1217
33
114
1217
292
649
1293
292
Best forecast wave conditions in Alagoas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
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Information about the Garca Torta Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Garca Torta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Garca Torta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garca Torta 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 (Garca Torta) 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 Garca Torta 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.

Garca Torta is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Sao Luis do Quitunde. If you plan a holiday in Alagoas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Luis do Quitunde. Sao Luis do Quitunde has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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