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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 am Friday 09 Jan 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
24.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Jan 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 9th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 11th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 10th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
1
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)791110107888888888888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49146351221131108163242255192242163172123102137107127130186147
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
20
ENE
10
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
WNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
E
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrossoffcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
0.64
5:42AM 11:51AM
0.52 0.39
5:48PM
0.57
6:19AM
0.50
7:10PM 11:28PM
0.50 0.47
7:13AM
0.47
12:11AM
0.54
9:36AM
0.45
12:41AM
0.61
11:24AM
0.48
1:08AM
0.67
12:04PM
0.53
1:34AM
0.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11AM
0.40
12:48AM
0.29
9:55AM
0.39
12:51PM
0.39
1:59AM
0.36
2:29PM
0.36
10:22PM
0.46
3:33AM
0.40
3:52PM
0.30
5:11AM
0.40
5:00PM
0.24
6:21AM
0.37
5:54PM
0.17
7:05AM
0.34
6:38PM
0.11
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--
Sunset-7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:14-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----43-111-24-2--21---
Temp. °C272724312823273023303023282724292825302925
Feels °C (?)282827312824282925303326303026292929302927
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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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