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Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 18 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s 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 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 Saturday (May 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 7 | S 7 | S 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | |
322 | 366 | 1556 | 2115 | 1384 | 669 | 929 | 4284 | 3135 | 3459 | 2318 | 1883 | 1605 | 1077 | 766 | 589 | 422 | 254 | 249 | 198 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.73m | 2:11AM0.55m | 4:16PM0.65m | 8:00PM0.64m | 5:10PM0.58m | 9:36PM0.65m | 3:05AM0.59m | 10:39PM0.66m | 3:47AM0.59m | 11:24PM0.64m | 4:48AM0.57m | 11:54PM0.61m | 6:16AM0.53m | 00:07AM0.57m | 8:32AM0.53m | ||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.43m | 10:05AM0.09m | 6:31PM0.63m | 11:05AM0.11m | 6:10PM0.57m | 12:14PM0.14m | 1:57AM0.57m | 1:26PM0.17m | 2:50AM0.55m | 2:35PM0.19m | 3:37AM0.49m | 3:37PM0.20m | 4:20AM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | 5:28 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 199 | 214 | 961 | 2115 | 1384 | 669 | 929 | 2526 | 3135 | 2665 | 2318 | 1883 | 1605 | 1077 | 766 | 589 | 123 | 102 | 105 | 123 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 18 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 59 | 29 | 486 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 28 | 71 | 422 | 254 | 249 | 198 | 143 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SSE 15 | ESE 6 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 44 | 19 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 322 | 366 | 1556 | — | — | — | — | 4284 | — | 3459 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 165 | — | — | 178 | 211 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
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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 16 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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