
Surf Forecasts:
Praia de Garopaba surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,063 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SSE 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Sat 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
70 | 64 | 61 | 95 | 107 | 107 | 113 | 85 | 96 | 85 | 81 | 87 | 83 | 262 | 548 | 1063 | 631 | 636 | 720 | 297 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 11:47PM0.49m | 1:39PM0.62m | 00:30AM0.52m | 2:07PM0.63m | 1:09AM0.55m | 2:37PM0.63m | 1:46AM0.59m | 3:08PM0.63m | 2:24AM0.62m | 3:41PM0.61m | 3:02AM0.63m | 4:16PM0.60m | 3:41AM0.63m | 4:54PM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:17AM0.08m | 8:24PM0.32m | 7:58AM0.06m | 9:01PM0.32m | 8:38AM0.04m | 9:34PM0.33m | 9:18AM0.03m | 10:05PM0.34m | 9:58AM0.03m | 10:39PM0.34m | 10:41AM0.04m | 11:19PM0.34m | 11:27AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 15 | 1 | — | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 |
66 | 64 | 61 | 35 | 48 | 65 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 81 | 87 | 72 | 79 | 58 | 653 | 631 | 636 | 720 | 297 | 159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 |
70 | 45 | 53 | 95 | 107 | 69 | 71 | 49 | 53 | 78 | 55 | 70 | 83 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 156 | 271 | 13 | 121 | 224 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SE 12 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | SE 17 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
18 | 37 | 23 | 46 | 64 | 107 | 113 | 77 | 96 | 46 | 31 | 7 | 11 | — | — | — | 24 | 23 | 19 | 31 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | — | NE 7 | SSW 3 | S 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | — | S 8 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 |
20 | 7 | — | 67 | 4 | 91 | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | 78 | 4 | 262 | 548 | 1063 | — | — | — | 9 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 244 | 622 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
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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.










