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Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 05 Dec 2025 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.5° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 5th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 10th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 10th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 125mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 107 | 96 | 75 | 52 | 96 | 65 | 112 | 98 | 108 | 70 | 68 | 92 | 198 | 176 | 437 | 672 | 414 | 298 | 299 | 391 | 307 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:17PM 0.53 | 3:11AM 0.75 | 1:38PM 0.56 | 3:47AM 0.69 | 2:06PM 0.61 | 4:21AM 8:28AM 0.61 0.61 | 2:40PM 0.64 | 4:54AM 9:54AM 0.55 0.59 | 3:21PM 0.65 | 5:32AM 10:53AM 0.50 0.57 | 4:10PM 0.63 | 6:20AM 11:26AM 0.47 0.54 | 5:08PM 0.59 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:30AM 0.33 | 8:44PM 0.03 | 10:17AM 0.42 | 9:26PM 0.03 | 10:59AM 0.49 | 10:13PM 0.05 | 6:24AM 11:38AM 0.59 0.54 | 11:06PM 0.09 | 6:41AM 0.53 | 12:16PM 0.56 | 12:05AM 0.15 | 7:11AM 0.48 | 1:00PM 0.55 | 1:08AM 0.20 | 7:42AM 0.46 | 1:55PM 0.51 | 2:12AM 0.24 | ||||
Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:02 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 77 | 38 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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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 12 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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