Imbacai Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.32° S 37.84° W

Imbacai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 12 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Imbacai sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.7° 

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


Imbacai surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 26 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 364 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Imbacai this week:

The surf forecast for Imbacai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Imbacai in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 15th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 26th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 21st Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Imbacai over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
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153
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:59PM1.74m
5:32AM1.63m
5:37PM1.65m
6:15AM1.53m
6:23PM1.57m
7:07AM1.45m
7:17PM1.51m
8:10AM1.40m
8:24PM1.48m
9:23AM1.41m
9:37PM1.50m
10:32AM1.48m
10:44PM1.58m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.44m
11:14PM0.32m
11:26AM0.53m
11:56PM0.43m
12:08PM0.63m
00:45AM0.54m
1:00PM0.72m
1:49AM0.62m
2:11PM0.78m
3:06AM0.64m
3:33PM0.78m
4:19AM0.60m
4:44PM0.71m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Imbacai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Imbacai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Imbacai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Imbacai 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 (Imbacai) 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 Imbacai 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.

Imbacai is 50 km (31 miles) from Entre Rios. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Entre Rios. Entre Rios has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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