Guarda do Embau surf break

Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 08 Mar 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
26.1° C
(Which is 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 Monday (Mar 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Guarda do Embau in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 9th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 11th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 11th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
3
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSE
1.4
SE
1.3
SSE
1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
2.2
SE
2.1
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)88810991413131312121111101089999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)432255173179217217187615671169914795736411317310208291405407385337
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
S
0
ESE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
NW
5
N
10
E
10
NW
5
N
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56AM
0.60
4:54PM
0.59
4:14AM
0.56
5:49PM
0.51
12:18AM
0.52
4:21AM
0.51
12:08PM
0.31
12:15AM
0.59
11:41AM
0.38
12:27AM
0.65
11:45AM
0.46
12:45AM
0.71
12:00PM
0.55
1:06AM
0.76
12:19PM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:28PM
0.36
9:32AM
0.20
9:10PM
0.41
9:48AM
0.24
8:47PM 2:53AM
0.46 0.50
9:57AM
0.30
2:12PM
0.30
9:40AM
0.37
4:05PM
0.25
6:08AM
0.38
5:12PM
0.17
6:23AM
0.32
6:00PM
0.08
6:49AM
0.28
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
31----5331-----1-----
Temp. °C232222212222222323222626232727232825242928
Feels °C (?)232325232323232324222626242726253027283131
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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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