Guarda do Embau surf break

Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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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
23.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 28th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 28th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
3
2
0
2
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
1.1
S
6
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
12
1.7
SSE
15
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
46
61
69
50
47
47
25
13
11
19
86
299
636
1275
831
513
389
289
210
130
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
N
25
NE
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
ESE
5
W
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
5
WSW
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
NE
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
SW
10
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
High Tide
11:49PM0.71m
11:17AM0.34m
00:21AM0.71m
11:12AM0.42m
00:43AM0.69m
10:53AM0.51m
00:51AM0.66m
11:19AM0.60m
00:42AM0.64m
11:53AM0.67m
00:37AM0.65m
12:27PM0.72m
00:46AM0.65m
1:01PM0.75m
Low Tide
9:28AM0.32m
3:20PM0.18m
9:55AM0.42m
4:27PM0.15m
5:35AM0.42m
5:18PM0.12m
5:56AM0.36m
6:01PM0.11m
6:22AM0.28m
6:38PM0.12m
6:48AM0.22m
7:13PM0.15m
7:14AM0.16m
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
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3
2
11
Temp °C
22
26
26
22
22
25
21
23
23
21
23
22
19
19
20
19
21
22
21
23
23
24
24
23
23
23
27
23
25
23
20
24
23
18
19
20
20
21
22
23
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
S
12
0.5
NE
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
S
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
5
0.4
ENE
8
0.9
S
6
1.4
S
9
1.5
S
12
1.7
SSE
15
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
Energy kJ
41
28
27
69
10
19
47
23
11
7
19
60
299
636
1275
831
513
389
289
210
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
NE
5
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
NE
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
39
46
61
21
50
47
7
25
13
7
3
19
18
20
41
27
23
31
68
149
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
14
0.3
S
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
N
4
0.1
SE
10
0.2
N
4
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
14
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
51
13
25
2
19
11
4
4
13
11
6
11
1
4
2
15
10
22
15
18
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.5
S
4
0.4
NE
3
0.3
N
3
0.5
S
6
1.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
13
7
22
7
2
1
15
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
259
0
0
11
0
3
202
25
0
38
5
5
5
0
5
5
0
0
38
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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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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