Praia de Garopaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wetties, let’s talk surf. This is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this stretch. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real magic brewing if you’re patient.

First up, the water is sitting at about 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a full-on tropical bath, but you won’t be shivering straight away.

The early part of the week is a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are just poor, with puny, weak swell and messy cross-onshore winds. You’d be wasting your time paddling out. The combined energy is barely a whisper (107) on Monday morning. Forget it.

We start to see a glimmer of life on Friday morning. The swell picks up a bit to 4ft from the NE, but the wind is cross-on and there’s light rain. The energy is starting to build (384), but the conditions are still marginal. A few waves for the die-hards, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Sunday the 9th is where it starts to get interesting. Clean, offshore winds from the SSW at 15 mph (moderate breeze) and a solid 5ft swell from the SSE. The energy is chunky (655). This is a legit surf window. The morning session is the pick, with very good conditions expected. The afternoon is still good, but the wind might ease a touch.

The real standout is Monday the 10th. This is the one. We’re looking at a 10ft swell from the South, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving. The energy numbers are massive (2499). In the afternoon, it goes glassy – wind from the East at just 3 mph. The waves will be powerful and clean. But here’s the warning: 10ft is a serious step up. This is only for experienced surfers. The break is an exposed beach, so it’s going to be a heavy, grinding wall. For the average punter, this is a spectator day. For the crew with the big guns and the skill, it’s going to be unforgettable.

The swell hangs around for the next few days, but it’s not as clean. Tuesday and Wednesday have solid swell (8ft and 6ft) but with moderate cross-off winds. It’s surfable, but not as perfect as Monday. On Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings offshore again, making for very good waves.

Thursday the 13th is another great call. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SSE, and the wind is light. It’s clean, consistent, and the energy is still respectable (527). This is a fantastic day for a range of ability levels.

As we head into the second week, the picture gets a bit hazy. The 14th has a big 6ft long-period swell (14 seconds) from the SSE, but the wind is onshore and messy. That long period will make it reform at the beach, but the chop will ruin it. Saturday the 15th is flat and windy again. Don’t bother.

There’s a late flash on Sunday the 16th afternoon. The swell is 7ft from the ENE, but the wind goes light and clean. The energy is there (795). It’s a promising window, but it’s a long way out.

The bottom line: The first week is a slow burn, but Sunday the 9th through to Thursday the 13th is the main event. Monday the 10th is the absolute standout for the experts, while Thursday the 13th is the best bet for everyone else. The second week has a couple of potential windows, but it’s a waiting game. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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