
Surf Forecasts:
Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 27 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 27 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 916 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 27th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 27th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 167 | 154 | 204 | 183 | 178 | 172 | 153 | 276 | 251 | 353 | 196 | 250 | 172 | 138 | 181 | 136 | 176 | 192 | 178 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:06AM0.70m | 2:24PM0.63m | 3:43AM0.66m | 2:56PM0.62m | 4:25AM0.61m | 3:34PM0.60m | 5:17AM0.56m | 4:21PM0.57m | 6:42AM0.53m | 5:24PM0.54m | 10:40AM0.59m | 6:57PM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM0.08m | 9:36AM0.40m | 9:02PM0.10m | 10:12AM0.44m | 9:47PM0.14m | 11:25AM0.47m | 11:13PM0.19m | 8:33AM0.50m | 12:50PM0.47m | 00:48AM0.21m | 8:01AM0.53m | 2:07PM0.45m | 2:06AM0.20m | 3:13PM0.41m | ||||||
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 9 |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 | ENE 7 |
23 | 75 | 154 | 16 | 183 | 178 | 172 | 153 | 191 | 2 | 226 | 196 | 121 | 172 | 138 | 36 | 136 | 176 | 177 | 128 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 7 | SE 11 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 10 | SSE 14 |
13 | 73 | 30 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 141 | — | 98 | 39 | 37 | 109 | 42 | 7 | 178 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | — | S 13 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SE 18 | S 13 | S 9 |
4 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 83 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | N 4 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | NNE 4 | ENE 7 | NNE 4 |
158 | 167 | 125 | 204 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 276 | 251 | 353 | 10 | 250 | — | — | 181 | — | 24 | 192 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 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.










