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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 26 Mar 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
26.8° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 84 | 59 | 74 | 93 | 85 | 51 | 101 | 124 | 47 | 60 | 43 | 55 | 40 | 138 | 153 | 159 | 161 | 375 | 696 | 505 | 289 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:48AM 0.71 | 12:33PM 0.35 | 1:21AM 0.72 | 7:31AM 0.38 | 12:40PM 0.41 | 1:49AM 0.69 | 12:13PM 0.48 | 2:06AM 0.64 | 12:00PM 0.56 | 1:55AM 0.60 | 12:26PM 0.63 | 1:27AM 0.58 | 12:58PM 0.69 | 1:31AM 0.59 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:39PM 0.18 | 9:39AM 0.27 | 4:50PM 0.11 | 7:08AM 9:48AM 0.38 0.37 | 5:45PM 0.05 | 6:44AM 0.34 | 6:29PM 0.00 | 7:04AM 0.30 | 7:08PM -0.01 | 7:29AM 0.25 | 7:45PM 0.01 | 7:55AM 0.21 | 8:19PM 0.05 | 8:18AM 0.17 | |||||||||
Thu 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | ||
| Sunset | 6:19 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | ||
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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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