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Lat Long: 28.03° S 48.60° W

Praia de Garopaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia de Garopaba sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.0° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 567 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 24th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 25th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 25th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.4
SE
11
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
1.6
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.6
S
7
1.9
S
8
1.9
S
9
1.8
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
467
392
335
298
313
315
220
142
200
82
66
260
410
567
482
331
286
355
305
227
146
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NE
10
N
0
SSW
5
ESE
20
SW
20
S
15
SE
10
SSW
15
SW
20
S
5
SW
0
S
15
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
on
High Tide
12:20PM0.63m
11:19PM0.54m
12:35PM0.65m
11:52PM0.61m
12:52PM0.65m
00:25AM0.66m
1:09PM0.63m
00:59AM0.70m
1:24PM0.59m
1:34AM0.72m
1:38PM0.55m
2:11AM0.71m
1:53PM0.51m
2:48AM0.68m
Low Tide
5:43PM0.26m
5:44AM0.03m
6:18PM0.21m
6:27AM0.01m
6:51PM0.17m
7:10AM0.02m
7:23PM0.15m
7:55AM0.06m
7:56PM0.13m
8:44AM0.13m
8:27PM0.12m
9:37AM0.22m
8:59PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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15
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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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