Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 25 May 2026 -03
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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
18.3° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average 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 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
3
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
17
1.3
SSE
16
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
1.8
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.9
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
783
824
409
262
149
401
366
262
160
126
81
48
32
116
631
551
377
235
176
132
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
S
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
W
5
NW
10
ESE
10
NW
5
N
20
NE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
N
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
00:20AM0.48m
10:13AM0.48m
11:29PM0.47m
11:26AM0.53m
11:20PM0.49m
12:11PM0.57m
11:43PM0.51m
12:50PM0.60m
00:10AM0.52m
1:27PM0.62m
00:39AM0.53m
2:02PM0.63m
1:09AM0.54m
Low Tide
4:23PM0.20m
4:56AM0.32m
5:19PM0.21m
5:38AM0.24m
6:09PM0.23m
6:16AM0.17m
6:56PM0.25m
6:51AM0.12m
7:40PM0.26m
7:25AM0.08m
8:21PM0.29m
7:58AM0.06m
8:58PM0.31m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:25
5:25
6
4
1
Temp °C
17
18
18
19
19
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
18
19
18
17
18
17
18
19
18
15
16
16
21
19
15
15
15
16
17
16
18
16
16
15
15
16
16
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
6
1.3
SSE
16
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.5
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.9
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
Energy kJ
86
783
824
409
262
149
76
50
262
160
126
81
48
32
116
631
551
377
235
176
132
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.6
E
6
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
7
0.1
E
9
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
E
5
0.3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
145
177
24
31
21
15
8
8
20
17
18
16
16
13
12
12
8
1
43
20
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
17
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
NE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
E
5
Energy kJ
237
22
24
7
1
18
19
7
6
6
19
3
1
16
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
6
1.1
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.4
SSW
5
1.8
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
NNE
2
Energy kJ
61
54
53
106
401
366
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
31
86
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
31
0
0
31
0
0
31
0
0
31
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
4
1
4
4
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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