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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 Tuesday 07 Apr 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
22.5° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Garopaba in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 8th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
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 Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 431 | 271 | 279 | 167 | 859 | 1098 | 2531 | 2299 | 984 | 1191 | 1125 | 889 | 645 | 382 | 234 | 196 | 261 | 316 | 181 | 145 | 261 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:40PM 0.55 | 11:24PM 0.47 | 3:57AM 0.52 | 5:35PM 0.49 | 11:38PM 0.51 | 4:34AM 11:41AM 0.47 0.26 | 11:51PM 0.55 | 5:37AM 11:23AM 0.42 0.32 | 12:06AM 0.59 | 8:13AM 11:07AM 0.39 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:15PM 1:01AM 0.40 0.46 | 9:03AM 0.17 | 8:20PM 2:40AM 0.42 0.45 | 9:29AM 0.23 | 2:05PM 0.23 | 4:04AM 9:52AM 0.41 0.31 | 3:28PM 0.19 | 4:58AM 9:21AM 0.35 0.39 | 4:31PM 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | ||
| Sunset | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | ||
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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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