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Guarda do Embau surf break

Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 -03
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Guarda do Embau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Guarda do Embau sea temperature is
28.0° C
 (Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guarda do Embau this week:

The surf forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Guarda do Embau in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 17th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 19th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 20th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.8
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.4
ESE
1
E
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
E
1.6
ESE
1.7
E
Period(s) (?)10777710912101099987777788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)504852382410917216931028626619913284170108191236147296337
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
5
W
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
0
NE
15
E
10
N
5
NNW
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glasscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:56AM
0.78
2:20PM
0.81
3:17AM
0.74
2:52PM
0.81
3:39AM
0.69
3:26PM
0.79
4:01AM
0.63
4:03PM
0.74
4:23AM
0.57
4:46PM
0.66
4:42AM
0.51
5:39PM
0.57
11:29PM
0.53
4:48AM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:53PM
-0.07
9:13AM
0.26
9:29PM
-0.04
9:43AM
0.27
10:07PM
0.02
10:11AM
0.28
10:48PM
0.12
10:35AM
0.29
11:40PM
0.25
9:21AM
0.30
1:00AM
0.37
9:04AM
0.28
8:46PM
0.48
3:07AM 9:14AM
0.44 0.27
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03
Sunset6:57--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
43-1-----241-33242252
Temp. °C272427262427262426252325252324242424252425
Feels °C (?)302728272528272729262325242425242425262627
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Information about the Guarda do Embau Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Guarda do Embau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Guarda do Embau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guarda do Embau 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 (Guarda do Embau) 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 Guarda do Embau 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.

Guarda do Embau is 30 km (19 miles) from Palhoca. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Palhoca. Palhoca has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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