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Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 -03
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 Wednesday (Aug 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guarda do Embau in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 369 | 2032 | 618 | 319 | 267 | 277 | 209 | 190 | 165 | 888 | 602 | 778 | 589 | 1001 | 482 | 271 | 876 | 336 | 217 | 130 | 184 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:07PM 0.77 | 12:14AM 0.55 | 2:20PM 0.76 | 12:38AM 0.64 | 2:24PM 0.73 | 1:08AM 0.72 | 2:29PM 0.71 | 1:39AM 0.77 | 2:42PM 0.69 | 2:11AM 0.80 | 2:58PM 0.68 | 2:43AM 0.79 | 3:17PM 0.66 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:41PM 0.35 | 7:14AM -0.01 | 8:02PM 0.35 | 7:51AM -0.04 | 8:23PM 0.33 | 8:24AM -0.04 | 8:42PM 0.32 | 8:55AM -0.01 | 8:58PM 0.30 | 9:21AM 0.05 | 9:10PM 0.28 | 9:44AM 0.12 | 9:17PM 0.25 | ||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Santa Catarina - Sul
The wind is still cross-off at Guarda do Embau (light winds from the N at Florianopolis Airport 27 km from Guarda do Embau). 2.1m 7s swell from the ENE with a 0.7m 9s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
27 km away, 2 h 17 min ago
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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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