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Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 09 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
25.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 9th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 12th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 11th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
3
3
2
1
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SE
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
2.3
SSE
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.4
E
0.7
SE
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)810991014131312121211111010899899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22923424929530121361700133696477456927524227217824090408283297306
Wind
(km/h)
0
S
15
E
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
NNW
20
ENE
10
N
5
N
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
N
15
ENE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:41PM
0.53
3:59AM
0.51
5:33PM
0.45
11:57PM
0.47
4:04AM 11:38AM
0.47 0.26
12:07AM
0.53
11:30AM
0.32
12:26AM
0.59
11:43AM
0.39
12:49AM
0.64
12:00PM
0.46
1:15AM
0.69
12:18PM
0.53
1:41AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
0.17
8:46PM
0.38
9:43AM
0.20
8:20PM 2:11AM
0.41 0.46
9:48AM
0.25
1:42PM
0.25
9:33AM
0.31
3:45PM
0.22
7:49AM
0.35
5:02PM
0.15
6:32AM
0.31
5:54PM
0.07
6:52AM
0.27
6:36PM
-0.00
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-6:38--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31-
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1---31--73--12------
Temp. °C222322232423242423222223252624252624252624
Feels °C (?)242222212221212120222322262625272726272726
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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 12 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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