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Ponta da Pinheira Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Norte (41 surf breaks) /
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Ponta da Pinheira surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ponta da Pinheira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta da Pinheira sea temperature is
24.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta da Pinheira this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta da Pinheira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta da Pinheira in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta da Pinheira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 11 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 19 | SE 17 | |
61 | 16 | 51 | 44 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 144 | 33 | 12 | 18 | 44 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 44 | 35 | 99 | 109 | 217 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 12:07PM0.85m | 00:42AM0.83m | 12:44PM0.90m | 1:05AM0.84m | 1:21PM0.94m | 1:29AM0.84m | 1:56PM0.95m | 1:54AM0.83m | 2:31PM0.94m | 2:18AM0.81m | 3:05PM0.91m | 2:44AM0.78m | 3:41PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.16m | 7:01AM0.26m | 7:22PM0.18m | 7:18AM0.20m | 7:47PM0.22m | 7:34AM0.15m | 8:09PM0.27m | 7:52AM0.12m | 8:28PM0.32m | 8:12AM0.10m | 8:46PM0.37m | 8:37AM0.11m | 9:06PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
— | 1 | 15 | 6 | 42 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 4 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 19 | SE 17 |
 kJ | 5 | 1 | 51 | 44 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 99 | 109 | 217 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 4 | E 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 144 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 11 | — | SE 5 | S 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | ESE 11 | E 7 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | — | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | 76 | 33 | — | 18 | 44 | — | — | 5 | 44 | 35 | — | 18 | 15 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 57 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Norte | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ponta da Pinheira Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta da Pinheira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta da Pinheira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta da Pinheira 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 (Ponta da Pinheira) 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 Ponta da Pinheira 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.
Ponta da Pinheira is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Tijucas. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tijucas. Tijucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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