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Lat Long: 28.03° S 48.60° W

Praia de Garopaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia de Garopaba sea temperature is
19.4°C
1.4° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,385 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with S 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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3
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2
1
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
12
3
S
11
3
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
2.2
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.3
SE
11
1.2
SE
12
1.1
SE
11
1.4
NE
7
0.8
SE
10
1.6
NE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
E
7
1.1
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1644
1969
1665
667
913
703
604
445
462
450
340
292
382
376
258
178
136
221
132
106
92
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
S
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
S
10
ESE
10
N
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
15
S
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:43AM0.55m
5:19PM0.43m
11:12PM0.31m
11:56AM0.57m
7:17PM0.41m
12:08PM0.60m
10:47PM0.47m
12:20PM0.63m
11:19PM0.54m
12:35PM0.65m
11:52PM0.61m
12:52PM0.65m
00:25AM0.66m
1:09PM0.63m
00:59AM0.70m
Low Tide
3:37PM0.42m
9:42PM0.30m
3:08AM0.19m
4:29PM0.37m
10:09PM0.39m
4:09AM0.13m
5:08PM0.31m
4:59AM0.08m
5:43PM0.26m
5:44AM0.03m
6:18PM0.21m
6:27AM0.01m
6:51PM0.17m
7:10AM0.02m
7:23PM0.15m
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6:27
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11
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Temp °C
19
17
14
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14
17
18
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19
19
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19
18
Feels °C
14
13
11
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14
12
16
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18
18
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18
19
21
22
24
23
22
18
18
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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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