Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.6° 

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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 29th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 1st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Saturday
31
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Wave
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Period (s)
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0.7
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6
0.4
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11
0.7
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0.6
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11
1.2
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0.9
SSE
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0.8
SSE
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0.9
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7
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8
0.4
SSE
7
1.5
E
8
1.9
ENE
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
35
39
112
86
326
138
186
149
155
248
113
87
86
29
18
253
0
221
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
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20
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15
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WSW
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SW
15
E
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NNE
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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E
15
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
3:21AM0.61m
2:15PM0.49m
4:05AM0.53m
2:34PM0.50m
9:29PM0.17m
5:01AM0.46m
2:41PM0.51m
10:16PM0.22m
11:08AM0.67m
10:51PM0.28m
11:53AM0.66m
11:17PM0.35m
12:28PM0.64m
6:55PM0.42m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.10m
6:13AM0.54m
10:42PM0.11m
5:59AM0.51m
12:37PM0.47m
7:41PM0.15m
6:01AM0.45m
2:12PM0.51m
8:08PM0.19m
8:41PM0.25m
9:14PM0.32m
3:42AM0.13m
5:12PM0.41m
9:41PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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