Guarda do Embau surf break

Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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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
23.2° C
(Which is normal 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
!
2
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
2.5
S
9
3
S
11
2.4
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
2
SSE
14
2.2
SSE
15
2.1
SSE
15
1.6
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
S
11
0.7
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.9
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
1243
2126
1465
1461
1461
2158
1825
975
547
318
186
126
58
35
59
77
153
207
440
383
Wind (km/h)
20
S
30
SSW
15
SW
10
SE
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
N
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
20
NE
15
N
15
N
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:47AM0.65m
2:44PM0.74m
2:12AM0.64m
3:19PM0.70m
2:40AM0.62m
3:57PM0.66m
3:13AM0.61m
4:42PM0.61m
3:53AM0.58m
5:43PM0.57m
9:49PM0.53m
4:45AM0.55m
10:24PM0.58m
5:57AM0.51m
Low Tide
8:48PM0.29m
8:21AM0.09m
9:18PM0.34m
8:44AM0.09m
9:50PM0.39m
9:15AM0.12m
10:39PM0.43m
10:06AM0.16m
00:02AM0.46m
11:45AM0.20m
8:43PM0.52m
1:19PM0.20m
2:42AM0.43m
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
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5:40
5:39
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
1
Temp °C
24
19
19
19
17
21
24
20
27
28
24
30
30
24
28
26
23
28
27
23
29
24
15
16
17
15
18
22
19
26
28
25
30
30
26
28
26
26
28
27
24
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
E
9
2.5
S
11
2.4
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
2
SSE
14
2.2
SSE
15
2.1
SSE
15
1.6
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
10
1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
0.7
SSE
11
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
47
27
1412
1465
1461
1461
2158
1825
975
547
318
186
48
34
35
34
77
153
135
238
383
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
10
1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
12
Energy kJ
73
8
7
21
19
14
14
9
78
57
126
58
33
29
45
140
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
9
0.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
28
2
14
14
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
2
2.5
S
9
3
S
11
0.5
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
1
NE
5
1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.5
N
3
0.9
NE
6
0.8
N
4
1.4
ENE
7
1.9
NE
8
0.4
SW
2
Energy kJ
1
1243
2126
8
39
57
75
109
116
5
59
19
207
440
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
57
530
5
34
0
9
16
16
16
16
0
0
3
3
37
38
0
0
27
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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