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Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 4th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 4 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | |
192 | 116 | 85 | 55 | 72 | 103 | 61 | 1667 | 2011 | 2177 | 2074 | 1933 | 3739 | 2280 | 1144 | 839 | 393 | 199 | 149 | 81 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | off | on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:46AM0.56m | 1:23PM0.65m | 1:07AM0.56m | 1:58PM0.65m | 1:30AM0.56m | 2:32PM0.64m | 1:55AM0.56m | 3:08PM0.61m | 2:23AM0.55m | 3:46PM0.58m | 2:54AM0.54m | 4:30PM0.53m | 3:31AM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.17m | 7:47AM0.11m | 8:28PM0.22m | 8:12AM0.08m | 9:02PM0.27m | 8:37AM0.07m | 9:37PM0.32m | 9:04AM0.07m | 10:14PM0.36m | 9:41AM0.09m | 11:00PM0.39m | 10:36AM0.12m | 11:59PM0.41m | 11:48AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 28 |
21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | S 12 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 6 | S 10 |
 kJ | 192 | 116 | 60 | 55 | 72 | 56 | 62 | 28 | 1618 | 2177 | 2074 | 1933 | 3739 | 2280 | 1144 | 839 | 393 | 199 | 149 | 41 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 58 | 51 | 85 | 30 | 32 | 103 | 28 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 74 | 89 | 77 | 65 | 46 | 41 | 81 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 22 | 13 | 18 | 32 | 17 | 28 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 2 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 9 | S 10 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 124 | 196 | — | 61 | 1667 | 2011 | — | — | 58 | 161 | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 0 | 26 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 79 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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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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