Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -03
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Praia Cardoso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 22nd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 26th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.1
S
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)9999101098981169912111110999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1451271019410510710016241938016916673440332619613411155
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
25
ENE
25
NNE
5
NNW
15
SSW
10
NNW
25
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
15
NNE
20
S
20
SSW
10
SW
10
SE
5
NNE
5
WSW
20
E
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NE
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:56PM
0.68
2:55AM
0.50
3:34PM
0.63
3:09AM 9:53AM
0.49 0.20
4:16PM
0.56
9:58PM
0.51
3:20AM 11:10AM
0.48 0.21
5:06PM
0.47
11:09PM
0.60
11:41AM
0.24
12:01AM
0.66
12:04PM
0.29
12:43AM
0.70
12:22PM
0.34
1:19AM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:53AM
0.18
10:46PM
0.21
10:24AM
0.18
11:43PM
0.33
7:52AM 10:57AM
0.18 0.19
7:20PM 1:01AM
0.45 0.43
8:09AM
0.15
12:04PM
0.21
7:16PM
0.43
8:37AM
0.16
1:49PM
0.22
9:07AM
0.21
3:29PM
0.18
9:36AM
0.28
4:49PM
0.12
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-6:24--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:19--6:17-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------2-12--1------
Temp. °C262624262624262624262521232323252625272625
Feels °C (?)262623282827242421292620242325272727262524
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul? If you are looking for accommodation near Praia Cardoso, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Santa Catarina - Sul, consider staying in Laguna which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Santa Catarina - Sul where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tubarao which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Imbituba, Icara and Braco do Norte.

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