
Surf Forecasts:
Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SSE swell with 2,320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guarda do Embau in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1573 | 941 | 1126 | 826 | 464 | 359 | 154 | 179 | 775 | 670 | 2320 | 2020 | 1531 | 1333 | 769 | 393 | 317 | 135 | 86 | 57 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:15PM0.64m | 11:19PM0.46m | 12:28PM0.69m | 11:34PM0.55m | 12:45PM0.73m | 11:56PM0.63m | 1:04PM0.77m | 00:20AM0.70m | 1:22PM0.78m | 00:46AM0.76m | 1:41PM0.77m | 1:15AM0.81m | 1:59PM0.75m | 1:46AM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM0.40m | 4:51AM0.17m | 5:58PM0.35m | 5:37AM0.09m | 6:22PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.03m | 6:49PM0.25m | 6:53AM-0.02m | 7:18PM0.22m | 7:29AM-0.04m | 7:47PM0.20m | 8:06AM-0.02m | 8:16PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
884 | 11 | 658 | 537 | 464 | 359 | 154 | 125 | 126 | 670 | 2320 | 2020 | 1531 | 1333 | 769 | 393 | 317 | 76 | 73 | 55 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 14 | S 11 | E 13 | — | SSE 18 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
11 | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 486 | 138 | 80 | 54 | 70 | 107 | 77 | — | 135 | 86 | 57 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 16 | — | ENE 9 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | — | — | S 12 | — | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 138 | — | 29 | 46 | 41 | 23 | 21 | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — |
1573 | 941 | 1126 | 826 | — | 28 | 60 | 179 | 775 | — | — | — | — | 108 | 3 | 1 | 118 | 122 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 132 | 190 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 49 | 24 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 3 |
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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.










