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Praia de Garopaba Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Praia de Garopaba surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Garopaba this week:
The surf forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Garopaba in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 11th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | |
95 | 271 | 523 | 238 | 181 | 116 | 137 | 163 | 486 | 950 | 2206 | 2284 | 2488 | 2553 | 1858 | 1319 | 903 | 639 | 503 | 274 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:33PM0.51m | 10:39PM0.49m | 4:43AM0.49m | 7:17PM0.48m | 5:49AM0.46m | 11:17PM0.57m | 7:23AM0.44m | 11:40PM0.61m | 10:00AM0.47m | 00:06AM0.63m | 11:11AM0.53m | 00:33AM0.63m | 11:57AM0.60m | 00:55AM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:10PM0.46m | 1:33PM0.17m | 7:43PM0.48m | 2:42PM0.14m | 3:51AM0.34m | 3:43PM0.10m | 4:42AM0.30m | 4:40PM0.07m | 5:28AM0.25m | 5:34PM0.05m | 6:10AM0.21m | 6:28PM0.05m | 6:49AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | 5:32 |
— | — | — | — | 31 | 12 | 12 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 |
25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 33 | 147 | 277 | 238 | 181 | 116 | 116 | 127 | 486 | 950 | 2206 | 2284 | 2488 | 2553 | 1858 | 1319 | 903 | 639 | 503 | 274 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | ENE 9 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | 50 | 85 | 111 | 131 | 82 | 137 | 163 | 99 | 340 | 80 | 58 | 59 | 36 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | 66 | 169 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 4 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | S 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 95 | 271 | 523 | 6 | 76 | 43 | 5 | 201 | 227 | 1000 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 50 | 40 | 10 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 430 | 104 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
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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 16 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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