Guarda do Embau Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.91° S 48.58° W

Issued: 8 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guarda do Embau sea temperature is
17.4° C

2.3°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
12
1.1
NE
6
1.3
S
6
1.7
S
8
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
S
9
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
351
363
297
184
153
108
75
84
106
79
47
53
86
106
345
383
332
300
180
89
113
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
WNW
5
E
5
WSW
5
N
15
NE
15
N
20
N
25
NNE
15
N
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
NW
15
N
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:53PM0.49m
11:59AM0.59m
10:52PM0.52m
12:40PM0.64m
11:37PM0.54m
1:14PM0.68m
00:16AM0.56m
1:47PM0.71m
00:51AM0.59m
2:17PM0.72m
1:24AM0.63m
2:46PM0.72m
1:57AM0.66m
3:15PM0.71m
Low Tide
4:58AM0.24m
5:55PM0.35m
5:47AM0.18m
6:49PM0.34m
6:31AM0.13m
7:33PM0.33m
7:11AM0.09m
8:11PM0.33m
7:49AM0.06m
8:43PM0.33m
8:27AM0.04m
9:14PM0.34m
9:06AM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:30
 mm
1
2
1
13
15
9
3
2
1
Temp °C
10
14
16
11
17
17
14
18
20
17
20
21
19
15
14
13
12
13
16
18
19
Feels °C
8
11
11
8
16
16
13
17
19
16
18
18
20
12
11
10
11
13
15
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
SSE
11
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
S
9
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
351
363
297
184
153
108
34
84
106
79
47
35
69
88
76
383
332
300
180
89
113
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SE
16
0.5
SE
15
0.5
SE
14
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
12
12
21
12
12
5
75
49
32
68
47
53
43
106
97
87
96
94
94
85
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
S
15
0.3
E
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
S
8
0.1
NE
10
0.3
SSE
11
0.1
S
18
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
18
Energy kJ
10
5
4
12
5
4
18
29
41
18
37
23
4
24
6
83
72
5
8
12
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
N
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
SSW
2
0.7
NE
7
0.4
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NE
6
1.3
S
6
1.7
S
8
0.8
N
4
0.4
NNW
4
Energy kJ
24
2
3
1
1
47
5
28
86
104
345
18
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
16
0
0
16
0
0
9
0
37
98
3
49
5
5
5
0
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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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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