Praia da Baleia Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.78° S 45.67° W

Praia da Baleia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Baleia sea temperature is
21.5°C
0.9° 

Praia da Baleia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia da Baleia surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Baleia this week:

The surf forecast for Praia da Baleia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Baleia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
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1
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4
3
3
2
2
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
9
1.7
S
7
1.9
S
8
1.9
S
16
2.2
S
15
2
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
390
401
171
109
60
64
68
74
279
424
1925
2140
1676
1196
760
529
280
154
114
53
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
20
NNW
10
W
15
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
E
5
E
5
SW
5
NE
0
SSW
5
SW
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SE
5
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
12:43PM0.87m
00:03AM0.71m
12:59PM0.96m
00:25AM0.84m
1:17PM1.04m
00:46AM0.97m
1:36PM1.11m
1:09AM1.08m
1:54PM1.16m
1:34AM1.18m
2:13PM1.19m
2:02AM1.25m
2:34PM1.19m
2:32AM1.29m
Low Tide
5:41PM0.58m
5:27AM0.31m
6:18PM0.47m
6:15AM0.19m
6:49PM0.38m
6:55AM0.08m
7:20PM0.29m
7:31AM-0.00m
7:51PM0.22m
8:06AM-0.05m
8:21PM0.17m
8:41AM-0.05m
8:51PM0.14m
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5:57
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Temp °C
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28
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35
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Feels °C
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35
34
29
25
22
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20
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25
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Information about the Praia da Baleia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia da Baleia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia da Baleia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Baleia 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 da Baleia) 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 da Baleia 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 da Baleia is 26 km (16 miles) from Sao Sebastiao. If you plan a holiday in São Paulo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Sebastiao. Sao Sebastiao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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