Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
19.2°C
1.2° 

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


Praia Cardoso surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,864 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Cardoso this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 17th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 17th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 18th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SSW
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11
2.5
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10
2.3
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10
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
1557
3864
1897
1862
1476
1066
1071
731
622
673
445
378
298
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180
144
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Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
25
WSW
25
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30
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25
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20
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25
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15
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High Tide
3:43PM0.49m
11:09AM0.53m
4:21PM0.44m
11:29AM0.58m
6:34PM0.40m
11:52AM0.62m
10:56PM0.47m
12:16PM0.65m
11:26PM0.54m
12:40PM0.66m
11:56PM0.59m
1:01PM0.65m
00:26AM0.64m
Low Tide
1:06AM0.21m
3:18PM0.44m
2:38AM0.19m
4:29PM0.39m
8:37PM0.39m
3:52AM0.15m
5:06PM0.33m
4:49AM0.09m
5:41PM0.28m
5:37AM0.04m
6:15PM0.23m
6:23AM0.02m
6:49PM0.18m
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Information about the Praia Cardoso Surf forecast

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