Praia de Garopaba surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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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
26.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Garopaba this week:

The surf forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 11th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SE
0.9
S
1.1
S
1
S
2.1
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.6
SE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1.2
ESE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
1
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.3
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)810991413131212121111810108999910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)169145217180178415671093826626736302242187245154144326276197262441
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
5
N
10
NE
15
N
10
N
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
15
N
15
NNE
25
NE
5
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
oncrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
0.55
4:22AM
0.52
5:44PM
0.48
12:23AM
0.50
4:42AM
0.47
12:36PM
0.28
7:23PM 12:36AM
0.41 0.55
12:21PM
0.33
12:49AM
0.60
12:06PM
0.39
1:02AM
0.64
12:00PM
0.46
1:18AM
0.68
12:14PM
0.54
1:35AM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:43PM
0.36
9:20AM
0.18
8:47PM
0.39
3:11AM 9:43AM
0.46 0.23
2:33PM
0.26
8:12PM
0.41
9:59AM
0.30
4:08PM
0.22
6:10AM
0.35
5:13PM
0.14
6:29AM
0.30
6:02PM
0.06
6:56AM
0.26
6:43PM
-0.01
7:24AM
0.23
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--11-11---1--------111
Temp. °C222223232224242325242227252327272329282327
Feels °C (?)232323232223232225252328272628282529282627
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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 12 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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