Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.9° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 3,940 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
9
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9
0.6
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9
0.4
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9
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
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11
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10
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10
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S
9
0.3
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11
0.9
SSW
5
1.3
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6
1.9
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10
1.6
S
17
3
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16
2.5
S
15
2.2
S
14
2
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13
1.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
103
56
25
39
24
22
19
16
15
22
30
128
800
1432
3940
2868
1864
1401
826
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
45
NE
35
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
ESE
15
NE
20
SW
20
SSW
20
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15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
NNE
15
NNE
30
NE
30
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:42PM0.48m
11:26PM0.25m
11:58AM0.54m
11:09PM0.31m
12:13PM0.58m
11:14PM0.39m
12:32PM0.62m
11:31PM0.46m
12:52PM0.66m
11:52PM0.53m
1:14PM0.68m
00:14AM0.59m
1:33PM0.68m
00:38AM0.64m
Low Tide
9:35PM0.24m
9:34PM0.30m
3:24AM0.21m
8:21PM0.36m
4:40AM0.15m
6:08PM0.33m
5:32AM0.08m
6:26PM0.29m
6:13AM0.02m
6:52PM0.25m
6:51AM-0.02m
7:20PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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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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