Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 11 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
20.5°C
1.2° 

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 11 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, S swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 15th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 15th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 17th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

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8
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11
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0.8
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0.7
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11
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0.3
SSE
19
0.5
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16
0.4
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18
0.7
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16
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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184
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
2:55AM0.61m
2:06PM0.56m
3:32AM0.58m
2:38PM0.56m
4:13AM0.53m
3:14PM0.54m
5:05AM0.49m
3:56PM0.52m
10:08AM0.51m
4:51PM0.48m
10:39AM0.55m
6:12PM0.45m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.06m
10:02AM0.37m
9:28PM0.08m
10:42AM0.40m
10:17PM0.11m
8:07AM0.46m
11:22PM0.14m
7:28AM0.47m
12:37PM0.43m
00:36AM0.16m
1:48PM0.42m
1:48AM0.16m
2:59PM0.38m
2:58AM0.15m
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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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