Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Issued: 2 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
18.0° C

1.6°C colder than average for this time of year

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with 1,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with S 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 18th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 18th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
4
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
10
2
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
9
2.4
SSW
7
1.8
S
7
1.8
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
412
492
1346
1568
1380
633
356
210
114
75
169
167
116
117
148
153
79
554
329
418
Wind (km/h)
10
W
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
25
NE
35
NNE
35
NNE
0
NE
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
WNW
15
ENE
10
N
5
W
15
SSW
10
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:37PM0.63m
8:48PM0.59m
4:54PM0.44m
9:52PM0.54m
3:35AM0.60m
5:20PM0.42m
10:46PM0.49m
4:27AM0.57m
5:56PM0.41m
11:24PM0.44m
5:28AM0.52m
6:43PM0.41m
6:52AM0.46m
7:47PM0.42m
Low Tide
10:09AM-0.01m
11:16PM0.47m
10:56AM0.02m
11:48PM0.50m
11:44AM0.06m
6:09PM0.43m
12:32PM0.13m
7:11PM0.40m
1:24PM0.19m
8:11PM0.38m
2:23PM0.25m
9:15PM0.38m
3:31PM0.30m
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
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5:24
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:27
 mm
7
7
7
Temp °C
15
15
14
17
17
16
19
19
16
15
15
15
17
17
17
18
17
16
14
14
14
Feels °C
12
10
11
14
13
11
17
19
16
13
13
13
17
15
16
17
15
15
11
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
0.8
S
14
1.6
SSW
10
2
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.4
NE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
SSE
14
Energy kJ
326
268
492
1346
1568
1380
633
173
99
75
54
169
167
116
154
68
153
79
59
59
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
11
0.9
S
14
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
ESE
5
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
E
7
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
139
86
302
17
16
15
356
210
114
75
67
28
18
117
148
56
33
50
80
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.7
S
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.4
NE
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
S
11
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
12
8
121
3
20
31
16
54
52
20
45
43
64
26
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
8
1.5
NE
5
1.8
NE
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.5
ENE
7
1
ENE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SSW
4
2.4
SSW
7
1.8
S
7
1.8
S
8
Energy kJ
412
108
275
37
60
29
80
2
9
554
329
418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
32
0
0
31
97
86
0
0
0
0
0
0
31
0
0
16
0
0
45
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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