
Surf Forecasts:
Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE swell.
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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
122 | 94 | 91 | 79 | 178 | 489 | 387 | 473 | 283 | 225 | 250 | 1047 | 1695 | 1386 | 1151 | 991 | 791 | 651 | 568 | 462 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:48AM0.66m | 3:04PM0.61m | 4:30AM0.59m | 3:31PM0.57m | 5:27AM0.52m | 4:06PM0.53m | 10:26PM0.29m | 11:22AM0.58m | 5:14PM0.48m | 11:34AM0.63m | 10:13PM0.47m | 11:50AM0.68m | 10:52PM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.12m | 8:29AM0.42m | 9:00PM0.16m | 8:16AM0.46m | 9:24PM0.21m | 8:02AM0.48m | 1:59PM0.51m | 10:07PM0.29m | 3:35PM0.47m | 3:01AM0.23m | 4:27PM0.41m | 4:06AM0.17m | 5:05PM0.35m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
122 | 94 | 91 | 79 | 178 | 489 | 387 | 275 | 283 | 225 | 185 | 1047 | 1328 | 1386 | 1151 | 991 | 791 | 651 | 568 | 462 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 10 | — | — | 213 | 113 | 144 | 111 | 130 | 102 | 51 | 82 | 55 | 49 | 7 | 30 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 20 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 16 | 62 | 473 | — | — | 250 | 385 | 1695 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 0 |
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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.










