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Guarda do Embau surf break

Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 10 Jan 2026 -03
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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
24.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 11th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 16th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
E
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)1067888888888888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)184137131179242249181130157140127107146207176168226458284344306
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNE
5
WNW
10
NW
0
SSW
15
NNW
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
N
20
NE
15
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
15
NNE
5
NE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crossglasscross-
off		glasscross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crossglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:51AM
0.39
5:48PM
0.57
6:19AM
0.50
7:10PM 11:28PM
0.50 0.47
7:13AM
0.47
12:11AM
0.54
9:36AM
0.45
12:41AM
0.61
11:24AM
0.48
1:08AM
0.67
12:04PM
0.53
1:34AM
0.72
12:36PM
0.57
2:00AM
0.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:55AM
0.39
12:51PM
0.39
1:59AM
0.36
2:29PM
0.36
10:22PM
0.46
3:33AM
0.40
3:52PM
0.30
5:11AM
0.40
5:00PM
0.24
6:21AM
0.37
5:54PM
0.17
7:05AM
0.34
6:38PM
0.11
7:39AM
0.31
7:18PM
0.05
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--
Sunset-7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:14--7:14-
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-55-71412--114-1--13-162
Temp. °C302924292423272823262923302924282925302524
Feels °C (?)303027312825303025282924303026282928313027
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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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