Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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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
18.1° C
(Which is 2.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Praia Cardoso surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SSE 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 Sunday (May 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
2
1
0
0
2
1
0
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)
1.9
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
1
S
6
1
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
770
300
118
128
115
86
72
73
114
283
201
628
475
367
245
194
196
276
198
141
96
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
S
10
E
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
cross-on
off
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:39AM0.53m
2:02PM0.63m
1:09AM0.54m
2:36PM0.62m
1:40AM0.55m
3:11PM0.60m
2:14AM0.56m
3:47PM0.58m
2:51AM0.57m
4:29PM0.55m
3:32AM0.57m
5:22PM0.53m
4:18AM0.55m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.29m
7:58AM0.06m
8:58PM0.31m
8:33AM0.05m
9:34PM0.33m
9:11AM0.05m
10:09PM0.35m
9:55AM0.06m
10:49PM0.37m
10:44AM0.07m
11:35PM0.37m
11:38AM0.09m
00:30AM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
1
4
3
2
Temp °C
17
17
18
18
17
17
17
16
16
17
18
18
19
18
18
19
19
20
19
18
19
17
17
18
18
17
16
14
14
13
16
17
18
17
16
16
16
16
18
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
1
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
ENE
6
Energy kJ
770
300
105
128
115
86
72
32
114
283
201
628
475
367
245
194
196
276
198
141
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
1
ESE
7
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.5
SE
6
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
47
93
50
50
41
32
23
37
53
41
4
4
7
6
18
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
SE
11
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
118
81
41
23
31
12
7
3
4
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
5
0.7
S
8
1
S
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
NE
5
Energy kJ
1
4
66
73
94
78
108
135
155
197
139
92
85
93
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
31
0
0
0
0
0
32
0
0
0
31
0
31
31
31
31
31
0
31
20
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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