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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 8 am Thursday 30 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
23.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (May 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 4th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Garopaba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 5 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | |
275 | 204 | 94 | 61 | 53 | 62 | 73 | 72 | 1104 | 1792 | 1786 | 2005 | 1877 | 2020 | 1850 | 1154 | 713 | 373 | 228 | 164 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 12:45PM0.66m | 00:46AM0.57m | 1:21PM0.68m | 1:10AM0.58m | 1:57PM0.68m | 1:36AM0.58m | 2:33PM0.67m | 2:05AM0.58m | 3:10PM0.64m | 2:36AM0.57m | 3:50PM0.60m | 9:38PM0.43m | 3:12AM0.55m | 4:36PM0.55m | 10:15PM0.46m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.17m | 7:46AM0.11m | 8:31PM0.23m | 8:09AM0.10m | 9:09PM0.28m | 8:24AM0.09m | 9:49PM0.34m | 8:19AM0.09m | 10:34PM0.39m | 8:23AM0.11m | 7:50PM0.42m | 8:48AM0.14m | 8:00PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
 kJ | 275 | 204 | 94 | 61 | 53 | 50 | 49 | 39 | 28 | 1156 | 1786 | 2005 | 1877 | 2020 | 1850 | 1154 | 713 | 373 | 228 | 164 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 57 | 49 | 58 | 48 | 42 | 73 | 72 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | — | 91 | 96 | 86 | 61 | 42 | 36 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 27 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | SSW 3 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 15 | 62 | — | 3 | 1104 | 1792 | — | — | 48 | 89 | 212 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 272 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 59 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 |
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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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