Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.5° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 28th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 1st Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 2nd Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
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0.3
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0.8
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10
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0.4
S
11
0.4
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11
0.5
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0.6
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12
0.5
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11
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10
1.3
SSW
5
1.5
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7
1.5
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1.6
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8
2.3
SSW
11
2.1
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11
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11
1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
25
133
186
84
36
39
60
98
57
49
91
208
302
367
1164
1018
890
783
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
ENE
20
E
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
20
E
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
SW
25
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
NNE
Wind State
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cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:33AM0.70m
2:07PM0.59m
2:05AM0.70m
2:19PM0.55m
2:39AM0.68m
2:35PM0.52m
3:17AM0.64m
2:53PM0.49m
8:46PM0.19m
4:00AM0.57m
3:09PM0.47m
10:18PM0.21m
4:51AM0.49m
3:02PM0.46m
11:01PM0.24m
Low Tide
8:48AM0.02m
8:54PM0.16m
9:32AM0.10m
9:27PM0.15m
10:20AM0.20m
10:02PM0.16m
11:19AM0.31m
7:54PM0.19m
7:04AM0.47m
12:34PM0.41m
7:51PM0.17m
6:55AM0.45m
2:31PM0.46m
8:13PM0.17m
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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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