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Matadeiro Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Florianópolis (24 surf breaks) /
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Matadeiro surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Matadeiro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matadeiro sea temperature is
23.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matadeiro this week:
The surf forecast for Matadeiro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matadeiro in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 8th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matadeiro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | |
6 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 84 | 38 | 90 | 33 | 33 | 72 | 42 | 57 | 173 | 365 | 477 | 104 | 84 | 113 | 101 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:17AM0.69m | 3:20PM0.75m | 2:44AM0.67m | 3:57PM0.71m | 3:17AM0.65m | 4:42PM0.65m | 3:58AM0.62m | 5:40PM0.61m | 4:50AM0.59m | 10:20PM0.60m | 6:02AM0.55m | 10:51PM0.66m | 7:53AM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.35m | 8:40AM0.10m | 9:33PM0.40m | 9:11AM0.13m | 10:17PM0.45m | 10:00AM0.17m | 11:51PM0.48m | 11:40AM0.22m | 1:22AM0.48m | 1:19PM0.23m | 2:40AM0.46m | 2:36PM0.20m | 3:44AM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | 5:35 |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 |
16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
 kJ | 844 | 958 | 870 | 1288 | 1118 | 538 | 309 | 193 | 33 | 69 | 29 | 42 | 20 | 56 | 109 | 191 | 104 | 84 | 156 | 101 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 6 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 33 | 123 | — | 46 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 31 | 86 | 113 | 95 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 83 | — | 64 | 71 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 4 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 10 | 12 | 84 | 38 | 90 | 9 | 33 | 72 | — | 57 | 173 | 365 | 477 | 1 | — | 7 | 14 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 3 | 3 | 119 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Matadeiro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Matadeiro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matadeiro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matadeiro 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 (Matadeiro) 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 Matadeiro 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.
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