Guarda do Embau Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.91° S 48.58° W

Guarda do Embau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Guarda do Embau sea temperature is
16.0° C
2.8° 

Guarda do Embau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Guarda do Embau surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let's talk about Guarda do Embau. This river break faces SE for swell, and right now the water's 61° – that's nearly 5° colder than average, so don't forget your thick rubber. The first few days are a bust. Friday July 17 afternoon has 5ft of short-period ENE junk with a side breeze – forget it. Saturday July 18 morning shapes up: 7ft NE, cross-off wind, clean but short period (8s) and only marginal on the tide. Saturday afternoon goes bad again.

Now Sunday July 19 morning – that's the first real highlight. We've got 6.5ft NE swell, a light offshore from the N at 9 mph, clean, and combined energy at 827. The period's short at 8s, but for a river wave that means fun, punchy lines. Crowds can show sometimes, but

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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2
2
2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
2.1
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2.1
NE
9
2
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
2.1
NE
8
2
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
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8
1
S
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
343
588
604
390
625
494
292
623
519
504
511
262
221
153
147
136
197
159
142
140
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
N
10
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
5
W
10
SSE
15
SSW
0
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
E
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross
High Tide
4:11PM0.60m
3:15AM0.73m
4:27PM0.56m
9:16PM0.43m
3:55AM0.71m
4:49PM0.55m
4:39AM0.66m
5:14PM0.53m
5:30AM0.59m
5:44PM0.52m
11:26PM0.35m
6:39AM0.52m
6:22PM0.49m
12:23PM0.53m
7:29PM0.46m
Low Tide
10:48PM0.45m
11:12AM0.11m
8:49PM0.43m
11:48AM0.20m
9:02PM0.38m
12:28PM0.29m
9:45PM0.35m
1:28PM0.37m
10:47PM0.35m
10:04AM0.46m
3:00PM0.43m
3:12AM0.30m
4:48PM0.43m
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7:03
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5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
 mm
2
2
7
8
2
3
3
7
Temp °C
23
18
25
25
20
26
26
21
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26
22
22
21
18
18
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18
Feels °C
20
16
22
22
18
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19
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20
19
20
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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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