Praia de Garopaba Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.03° S 48.60° W

Issued: 8 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia de Garopaba sea temperature is
17.3° C

2.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Garopaba in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
1.2
NE
6
1
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
60
92
157
499
517
305
196
166
143
320
338
242
187
160
85
68
143
147
125
91
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
N
25
N
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
SW
5
E
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
SW
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
NNW
15
NNE
25
N
10
NNW
20
SSE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
High Tide
11:38PM0.45m
5:42AM0.54m
6:40PM0.42m
6:54AM0.49m
7:33PM0.43m
8:37AM0.46m
12:25PM0.46m
8:38PM0.44m
12:49PM0.51m
9:52PM0.45m
12:59PM0.55m
10:56PM0.47m
1:14PM0.59m
11:47PM0.49m
1:39PM0.62m
Low Tide
2:12AM0.40m
10:05AM0.34m
2:41PM0.23m
9:24PM0.36m
3:05AM0.33m
3:41PM0.28m
10:35PM0.37m
4:01AM0.27m
4:45PM0.31m
4:55AM0.21m
5:50PM0.32m
5:46AM0.16m
6:50PM0.32m
6:33AM0.11m
7:41PM0.32m
7:17AM0.08m
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
 mm
1
6
1
1
4
Temp °C
15
20
20
16
14
14
12
13
14
11
15
16
13
15
16
17
20
21
18
22
19
Feels °C
13
15
16
13
9
11
10
11
12
9
13
14
11
15
16
18
20
20
18
23
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
S
10
1
ENE
7
1.9
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
43
60
49
99
499
320
305
196
166
143
320
338
242
187
160
85
68
143
147
125
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SE
12
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
71
41
28
37
58
47
49
46
33
53
12
12
12
12
12
17
60
48
43
47
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
8
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.5
S
9
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
14
8
5
5
2
2
82
71
53
11
10
5
5
5
15
4
43
13
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.6
NNE
4
1.2
NE
6
1
S
9
2.5
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.7
SSW
9
0.3
NE
2
0.4
NE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.7
N
4
1
S
4
Energy kJ
1
10
92
157
947
517
456
1
5
25
13
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
6
51
67
23
10
10
2
2
36
2
2
24
2
2
2
2
2
6
41
2
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
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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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