
Surf Forecasts:
Garca Torta surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Garca Torta in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Thursday 19 Nov, 12PM (local time) – 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Garca Torta before Saturday 21 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s on Thursday 19 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garca Torta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Garca Torta in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garca Torta over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 41 | 54 | 79 | 89 | 79 | 66 | 95 | 74 | 73 | 51 | 45 | 54 | 90 | 62 | 43 | 40 | 31 | 41 | 57 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:14PM1.90m | 1:27AM2.00m | 1:52PM1.97m | 2:08AM2.04m | 2:27PM2.02m | 2:44AM2.05m | 2:59PM2.03m | 3:20AM2.02m | 3:32PM2.02m | 3:54AM1.97m | 4:04PM1.97m | 4:29AM1.90m | 4:37PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:22PM0.36m | 7:45AM0.23m | 8:00PM0.26m | 8:20AM0.20m | 8:36PM0.19m | 8:54AM0.20m | 9:10PM0.15m | 9:26AM0.23m | 9:43PM0.15m | 9:58AM0.28m | 10:17PM0.18m | 10:30AM0.35m | 10:52PM0.25m | ||||||||
4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 7 |
14 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 50 | 15 | 45 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 41 | 55 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | S 13 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | S 14 | SSE 12 | S 8 |
8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 57 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 15 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | E 11 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | S 9 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 9 | S 14 | SE 9 | SSE 11 |
3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 4 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 |
42 | 41 | 54 | 79 | 89 | 79 | 66 | 95 | 74 | 73 | 51 | 11 | 54 | 90 | 62 | 43 | 40 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 157 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 493 | 2506 | 1133 | 492 | 1623 | 1133 | 493 | 1217 | 651 | 492 | 2506 | 148 | 493 | 650 | 1306 | 424 | 458 | 1133 | 649 | 649 | 649 |
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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.










