Praia de Garopaba Surf Forecast

/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /

Brazil (447 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (28.03° S 48.60° W)

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Praia de Garopaba surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 31 Oct 2025 -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 20.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Garopaba this week:

The surf forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Garopaba in the next 12 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 12AM.

Wave Type	Time (-03) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	9AM (Fri 31st Oct)	4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf	3PM (Thu 6th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful	6PM (Thu 6th Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
	Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	2	1	3	4	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ESE	ESE	SE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Period(s) (?)	9	9	9	6	6	6	7	7	8	8	8	8	8	9	9	9	14	12	14	14	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	216	168	90	139	103	87	175	128	163	212	264	235	201	137	158	137	265	208	346	799	769
Wind (km/h)	NNE	NNE	N	NNE	NE	N	NNE	NE	N	SE	E	SW	SSW	SE	E	E	SSE	SSW	SW	S	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	glass	glass	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross	glass	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		12:05PM 0.67	11:11PM 0.50		12:33PM 0.69	11:44PM 0.57		12:59PM 0.67	12:17AM 0.63		1:18PM 0.62	12:50AM 0.67		1:22PM 0.55	1:25AM 0.70		1:21PM 0.49	2:00AM 0.70		1:25PM 0.47	2:35AM 0.67
Low Tide / height (m)		5:21PM 0.26		5:14AM 0.01		6:01PM 0.22	6:04AM -0.01		6:38PM 0.19	6:54AM -0.00		7:12PM 0.17	7:44AM 0.05		7:45PM 0.14	8:37AM 0.13		8:16PM 0.12	9:31AM 0.24		8:47PM 0.10

	Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04			Wednesday 05			Thursday 06
Sunrise	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-	5:20	-	-	5:20	-	-	5:18	-	-	5:18	-	-
Sunset	-	6:31	-	-	6:32	-	-	6:34	-	-	6:34	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:36	-	-	6:37	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	3	-	2	7	2	-	-	-	-	4	5	1	1	4
Temp. °C	19	19	19	25	24	20	24	23	21	23	23	21	23	22	21	22	21	19	19	18	19
Feels °C (?)	19	18	19	23	22	20	24	23	23	25	26	23	24	24	23	24	22	18	18	17	18

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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.