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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
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Garca Torta surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SSE swell.
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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Garca Torta in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garca Torta over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 6 | S 11 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | |
352 | 249 | 167 | 85 | 115 | 367 | 357 | 134 | 146 | 96 | 81 | 65 | 74 | 95 | 218 | 170 | 170 | 140 | 135 | 103 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:01PM1.85m | 2:17AM1.87m | 2:39PM1.86m | 2:52AM1.89m | 3:16PM1.86m | 3:26AM1.90m | 3:53PM1.85m | 4:02AM1.89m | 4:29PM1.82m | 4:38AM1.87m | 5:07PM1.78m | 5:16AM1.84m | 5:46PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11PM0.37m | 8:31AM0.31m | 8:46PM0.36m | 9:06AM0.26m | 9:21PM0.35m | 9:42AM0.24m | 9:55PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.25m | 10:30PM0.40m | 10:54AM0.29m | 11:06PM0.45m | 11:33AM0.35m | 11:43PM0.51m | ||||||||
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | ESE 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
352 | 249 | 65 | 85 | 115 | 189 | 123 | 121 | 146 | 35 | 81 | 40 | 74 | 52 | 218 | 170 | 170 | 140 | 135 | 103 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | S 12 | N 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
165 | 142 | 167 | 73 | 1 | 51 | 28 | 45 | 35 | 70 | 47 | 12 | 70 | 95 | 73 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 45 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | ESE 7 | — | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — | — | SE 11 | N 8 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | — | N 9 | N 8 | SE 8 | N 9 |
— | — | 31 | 20 | — | 14 | 41 | 41 | — | — | 20 | 1 | 18 | 71 | 195 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | 28 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 |
94 | 94 | 126 | 32 | 64 | 367 | 357 | 134 | 124 | 96 | — | 65 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 458 | 1785 | 650 | 649 | 1623 | 1236 | 1355 | 1306 | 353 | 686 | 716 | 342 | 649 | 1217 | 342 | 649 | 1645 | 353 | 292 | 716 | 342 |
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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.











