Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.8° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with 918 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 28th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 3rd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 3rd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
183
146
39
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98
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277
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368
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765
563
376
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NE
20
NNE
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W
10
S
30
SSW
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SW
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SW
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15
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15
SSE
10
NE
25
NE
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25
NE
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
2:05AM0.70m
2:19PM0.55m
2:39AM0.68m
2:35PM0.52m
3:17AM0.64m
2:53PM0.49m
8:46PM0.19m
4:00AM0.57m
3:09PM0.47m
10:18PM0.21m
4:51AM0.49m
3:02PM0.46m
11:01PM0.24m
11:25AM0.66m
11:31PM0.29m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.16m
9:32AM0.10m
9:27PM0.15m
10:20AM0.20m
10:02PM0.16m
11:19AM0.31m
7:54PM0.19m
7:04AM0.47m
12:34PM0.41m
7:51PM0.17m
6:55AM0.45m
2:31PM0.46m
8:13PM0.17m
8:40PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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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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