Praia Brava Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.40° S 48.41° W

Issued: 8 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Brava sea temperature is
19.0° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Praia Brava surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Brava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Brava in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 18th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 18th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
9
0.3
SE
14
0.2
E
9
0.4
SE
14
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
SE
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.6
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.3
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
6
10
2
30
7
74
10
27
18
16
47
9
10
18
19
9
70
7
41
19
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
SE
15
SSW
10
W
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
5
W
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
5
S
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
5
S
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
Wind State
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:44AM0.71m
4:28PM0.79m
3:18AM0.74m
5:05PM0.72m
3:57AM0.76m
5:42PM0.65m
10:53PM0.60m
4:41AM0.75m
6:20PM0.61m
5:33AM0.71m
7:05PM0.58m
6:40AM0.67m
8:02PM0.58m
8:15AM0.63m
Low Tide
10:59PM0.49m
10:18AM0.06m
11:38PM0.55m
11:06AM0.10m
00:12AM0.59m
11:57AM0.16m
8:41PM0.58m
12:52PM0.22m
9:20PM0.54m
1:50PM0.29m
10:28PM0.52m
2:53PM0.35m
3:19AM0.44m
4:00PM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:28
 mm
1
3
3
3
21
2
5
Temp °C
14
16
17
14
16
17
16
18
18
18
16
16
15
17
17
17
16
17
15
16
16
Feels °C
14
14
15
10
15
16
15
16
16
18
16
15
14
17
17
17
15
18
14
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
14
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
SE
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
26
6
5
53
30
51
74
10
27
18
16
9
9
10
18
19
9
5
6
4
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
SE
14
1.1
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
10
2
2
7
6
46
367
14
8
8
7
6
4
4
4
7
7
7
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
11
0.5
E
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.6
E
10
0.1
S
11
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
5
47
4
9
2
1
1
70
2
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
S
3
0.3
SE
10
0.7
S
7
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
1
15
6
17
51
11
7
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
4
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
10
2
2
2
10
10
0
12
14
2
2
2
2
2
10
10
10
0
2
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
8
6
6
7
4
7
5
5
8
4
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
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Information about the Praia Brava Surf forecast

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

Praia Brava is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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