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
22.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
1.5
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
9
2.4
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
4
SSW
14
3
S
13
3.5
S
15
3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1304
852
480
248
189
100
49
31
78
144
161
146
263
165
320
995
761
6789
3583
4552
2843
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
ENE
10
N
10
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
40
NE
35
NNE
25
NNE
30
SW
5
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
20
WSW
20
W
20
SSW
10
WNW
10
W
10
E
10
WNW
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:46PM0.58m
2:54AM0.54m
4:30PM0.53m
3:31AM0.52m
5:32PM0.49m
9:38PM0.50m
4:17AM0.49m
10:20PM0.54m
5:17AM0.46m
10:56PM0.59m
6:59AM0.43m
11:32PM0.62m
10:30AM0.47m
00:07AM0.64m
Low Tide
9:41AM0.09m
11:00PM0.39m
10:36AM0.12m
11:59PM0.41m
11:48AM0.14m
7:24PM0.48m
1:05PM0.15m
2:25AM0.40m
2:19PM0.14m
3:36AM0.37m
3:28PM0.11m
4:36AM0.32m
4:32PM0.08m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
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5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:35
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
25
25
23
25
25
22
26
20
20
17
17
16
15
18
16
14
16
16
24
24
24
24
24
22
22
21
20
24
17
21
13
14
14
10
13
13
12
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
12
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
10
2
SSW
9
1.2
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
13
3.5
S
15
3
S
14
Energy kJ
1304
852
480
248
189
100
49
31
78
144
466
368
184
165
210
644
541
4009
3583
4552
2843
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.2
E
9
0.7
NE
6
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSW
10
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
40
7
31
14
12
15
18
161
146
101
140
181
147
111
90
62
46
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.8
S
14
0.9
ENE
9
Energy kJ
6
70
43
243
124
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
5
1
NE
5
1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.9
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
2.1
NE
8
0.6
SSW
3
0.5
SW
5
1.5
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
9
2.4
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
66
39
41
56
53
108
152
296
325
490
8
14
263
320
995
761
6789
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
6
4
5
4
Distance (km)
0
31
0
0
31
86
128
54
44
86
44
0
0
0
16
16
0
0
0
31
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
9
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
9
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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