Guarda do Embau Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.91° S 48.58° W

Issued: 8 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guarda do Embau sea temperature is
19.0° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

Guarda do Embau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 862 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with S 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 13th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 13th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 18th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
9
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
7
1.5
S
9
1.4
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.8
S
9
1.1
S
11
1.3
SSE
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.5
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
837
740
309
216
137
156
363
449
220
96
297
581
336
277
605
665
661
758
469
353
260
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
SSE
5
W
5
W
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
0
WSW
5
NNW
10
E
5
W
5
WSW
10
SE
10
SW
10
N
20
NE
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
1:46PM0.78m
00:58AM0.51m
2:35PM0.80m
1:15AM0.51m
3:22PM0.77m
1:37AM0.54m
4:05PM0.72m
2:04AM0.59m
4:39PM0.65m
7:02PM0.65m
5:00PM0.58m
8:53PM0.60m
3:18AM0.66m
5:22PM0.52m
10:08PM0.56m
Low Tide
8:23PM0.24m
7:53AM0.06m
9:17PM0.30m
8:38AM0.03m
10:05PM0.38m
9:24AM0.01m
10:47PM0.45m
10:11AM0.02m
6:13PM0.65m
11:00AM0.05m
6:20PM0.57m
11:51AM0.10m
7:02PM0.51m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:25
 mm
1
Temp °C
19
19
15
17
18
15
15
15
15
17
17
14
17
17
14
18
19
15
20
22
18
Feels °C
18
16
14
16
15
12
13
13
14
16
16
14
17
16
13
16
16
12
17
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
10
1.5
S
9
1.4
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.8
S
9
1.1
S
11
1.3
SSE
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
1.2
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.5
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
Energy kJ
210
365
309
216
137
33
363
449
220
96
297
581
336
198
605
665
661
758
469
353
260
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.6
S
11
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.6
SSE
17
0.8
SSE
16
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.7
NE
6
Energy kJ
55
29
31
58
62
6
17
16
16
91
6
12
200
277
13
5
27
14
13
12
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
10
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
SE
20
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
11
5
14
3
6
2
5
5
5
8
4
16
12
13
4
8
13
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
9
1.2
SSE
7
0.6
NNE
3
0.8
NNE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
Energy kJ
837
740
156
7
19
25
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
49
0
0
49
24
5
5
0
0
38
0
0
49
0
0
38
16
16
16
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
8
4
8
9
9
9
6
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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