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Praia Grande Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Norte (41 surf breaks) /
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Praia Grande surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 04 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Praia Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Grande sea temperature is
24.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Grande this week:
The surf forecast for Praia Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Grande in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Grande over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 12 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | |
187 | 242 | 403 | 178 | 99 | 61 | 24 | 25 | 73 | 34 | 47 | 149 | 108 | 112 | 80 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 40 | 120 | 144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 4:31PM1.16m | 4:15AM1.00m | 5:18PM1.08m | 4:57AM0.94m | 6:13PM1.01m | 5:57AM0.89m | 7:20PM0.97m | 3:07AM0.74m | 8:34PM0.97m | 8:33AM0.89m | 9:45PM1.03m | 9:45AM0.95m | 10:47PM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.08m | 9:27PM0.40m | 9:39AM0.12m | 9:59PM0.47m | 10:18AM0.19m | 10:39PM0.54m | 11:06AM0.28m | 11:29PM0.62m | 3:36AM0.74m | 12:09PM0.36m | 00:50AM0.69m | 4:45AM0.66m | 3:46PM0.40m | 5:26AM0.57m | 5:03PM0.31m | ||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 15 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 13 | SE 13 |
 kJ | 187 | 242 | 403 | 178 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 47 | 70 | 108 | 112 | 80 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 38 | 120 | 144 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 99 | 61 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 30 | 13 | 40 | 39 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SSE 5 | — | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | N 4 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 73 | — | — | 149 | 20 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 13 | 0 | 83 | 13 | 0 | 260 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 51 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Praia Grande Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Grande 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 Grande) 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 Grande 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.
Praia Grande is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Sao Francisco do Sul. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Francisco do Sul. Sao Francisco do Sul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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