Garca Torta Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.50° S 35.55° W

Garca Torta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Garca Torta sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.9° 

Garca Torta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Garca Torta surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SE swell with 990 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garca Torta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Garca Torta in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
1
SSE
13
1
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.3
SE
17
1.1
SSE
15
1.3
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
13
1.4
SE
13
0.7
SE
11
0.7
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
253
207
463
265
192
138
312
312
463
682
617
990
505
621
427
613
121
103
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
E
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:12AM2.23m
3:45PM2.14m
3:54AM2.32m
4:24PM2.17m
4:34AM2.34m
5:02PM2.14m
5:13AM2.28m
5:38PM2.06m
5:51AM2.15m
6:14PM1.95m
6:30AM1.98m
6:50PM1.81m
Low Tide
9:05PM0.19m
9:33AM-0.07m
9:46PM0.13m
10:14AM-0.09m
10:25PM0.11m
10:53AM-0.04m
11:02PM0.14m
11:30AM0.06m
11:39PM0.21m
12:06PM0.20m
00:17AM0.32m
12:42PM0.37m
00:56AM0.44m
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
 mm
4
2
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
25
26
25
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
25
Feels °C
26
26
24
25
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
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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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