Praia de Garopaba surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 -03
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Praia de Garopaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia de Garopaba sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Garopaba this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Garopaba in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 11th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
1
S
2.2
SE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1
SE
1
SE
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1.5
ENE
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)9914131312121211111010988889999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)217180197715671288739554536329186135192159207172300239339351268235
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
10
N
20
NE
15
N
15
N
25
NE
15
N
15
N
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:44PM
0.48
12:23AM
0.50
4:42AM
0.47
12:36PM
0.28
7:23PM 12:36AM
0.41 0.55
12:21PM
0.33
12:49AM
0.60
12:06PM
0.39
1:02AM
0.64
12:00PM
0.46
1:18AM
0.68
12:14PM
0.54
1:35AM
0.70
12:37PM
0.60
1:54AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:20AM
0.18
8:47PM
0.39
3:11AM 9:43AM
0.46 0.23
2:33PM
0.26
8:12PM
0.41
9:59AM
0.30
4:08PM
0.22
6:10AM
0.35
5:13PM
0.14
6:29AM
0.30
6:02PM
0.06
6:56AM
0.26
6:43PM
-0.01
7:24AM
0.23
7:22PM
-0.06
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30-
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1------22---------
Temp. °C232222242423242523262623282823292824282723
Feels °C (?)232222242322242524272624282824282726272624
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Information about the Praia de Garopaba Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia de Garopaba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia de Garopaba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia de Garopaba 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 de Garopaba) 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 de Garopaba 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 de Garopaba is 24 km (15 miles) from Imbituba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imbituba. Imbituba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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