Praia de Garopaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.03° S 48.60° W

Praia de Garopaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia de Garopaba sea temperature is
17.1°C
2.3° 

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


Praia de Garopaba surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with ENE swell.

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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Garopaba in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 29th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 24th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night).

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23
Thursday
24
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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2
1
0
0
0
0
0
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1
1
1
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0
0
0
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
15
2.1
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.9
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
892
1558
1267
1155
1038
476
222
97
52
41
69
47
47
110
94
103
135
123
249
201
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
N
15
NNE
25
NE
20
N
20
N
25
NE
20
N
5
NNE
5
E
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
E
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
WNW
15
N
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
off
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross
on
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High Tide
00:12AM0.61m
1:25PM0.68m
00:40AM0.66m
1:40PM0.67m
1:10AM0.70m
1:57PM0.65m
1:41AM0.73m
2:13PM0.61m
2:14AM0.73m
2:31PM0.57m
2:49AM0.71m
2:48PM0.53m
Low Tide
6:56PM0.24m
6:57AM-0.03m
7:24PM0.21m
7:34AM-0.04m
7:53PM0.19m
8:11AM-0.02m
8:22PM0.18m
8:50AM0.03m
8:49PM0.17m
9:33AM0.12m
9:15PM0.17m
10:25AM0.22m
9:27PM0.18m
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5:58
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6:09
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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