
Surf Forecasts:
Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 77 | 95 | 107 | 107 | 183 | 105 | 96 | 83 | 63 | 65 | 117 | 221 | 962 | 1553 | 1265 | 1185 | 939 | 563 | 334 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:47PM0.71m | 00:51AM0.59m | 2:17PM0.72m | 1:24AM0.63m | 2:46PM0.72m | 1:57AM0.66m | 3:15PM0.71m | 2:30AM0.69m | 3:46PM0.70m | 3:06AM0.71m | 4:20PM0.68m | 3:45AM0.71m | 4:57PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11PM0.33m | 7:49AM0.06m | 8:43PM0.33m | 8:27AM0.04m | 9:14PM0.34m | 9:06AM0.03m | 9:45PM0.35m | 9:46AM0.04m | 10:19PM0.35m | 10:28AM0.05m | 11:00PM0.36m | 11:15AM0.08m | 11:49PM0.37m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 15 | — | 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
88 | 77 | 50 | 44 | 70 | 83 | 105 | 85 | 83 | 63 | 65 | 117 | 72 | 59 | 1005 | 1265 | 1185 | 939 | 563 | 334 | 278 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
45 | 13 | 95 | 107 | 107 | 69 | 63 | 46 | 50 | 53 | 58 | 68 | 10 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — |
37 | 34 | 46 | 64 | 46 | 183 | 104 | 96 | 63 | 29 | 29 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NE 7 | — | S 3 | S 6 | — | — | NNE 2 | NNW 3 | — | S 3 | SW 2 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
52 | 69 | — | 5 | 61 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 221 | 962 | 1553 | — | — | 16 | 24 | 25 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 748 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9 |
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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.









