Praia de Garopaba Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it. We've got a mixed bag coming for Praia de Garopaba over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely some windows of greatness if you play it right. The water is sitting at a pretty normal 67°F, so no surprises there.

Right out of the gate, Sunday the 9th is looking solid. The morning has a 6ft south swell with those 8-second intervals, pushing a decent amount of energy (842). It's a bit of a shorter-period swell, but with a clean offshore SSW breeze, it should be worth a paddle. Things ramp up in the afternoon as the swell bumps to 8ft from the south (1704 energy). That's getting into the zone that's getting a bit big for beginners, but for you experienced folks, with the wind staying offshore, it's a proper standout.

Monday the 10th keeps that energy high, with the swell holding around the 7ft to 8ft mark out of the south with a much nicer 12-second period. This is a groundswell, bringing proper shape. Both morning and afternoon have clean, offshore winds, making this another top pick for the experienced surfer. Tuesday the 11th is my personal pick for the best of the lot. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the SSE, but that 12-second period is still there. The wind is glassy in the afternoon. If you can get out there Tuesday afternoon, you'll be in for some of the cleanest, most lined-up waves of the week.

We've got a bit of a lull mid-week. Wednesday the 12th gets hit by onshore winds, making things junk, and it stays poor quality until Friday the 14th. Thursday the 13th is a hidden gem though. The swell is still a solid 6ft to 6ft from the SSE with that sweet 14-second period (1195 energy). The morning is glassy, and the afternoon is clean. That's a great day for anyone comfortable in that size. Friday the 14th holds a good, consistent 5ft to 6ft swell out of the SSE, staying clean, and Saturday the 15th keeps the fun going with a smaller, cleaner south-swell.

Things turn ugly from Sunday the 16th through to the 21st. We get a mix of messy onshore winds and weak swell. That period is a write-off for a proper surf – you'd be better off with a kite if you're into that.

Looking further out, there's a flicker of hope. On Monday the 24th of August – yes, that's 16 days away, so far from a sure thing – the morning shows a 7ft south swell with a short period of 7 seconds. What makes it interesting is the zero wind. Dead glassy. If that holds, it could be a fun, albeit short-period, session for those who know the bank.

So, the standout window is definitely that run from Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th, with Thursday the 13th being the other sneaky good day. Don't sleep on that Tuesday glass-off. The long-range look at the 24th is worth a glance but keep the expectations low.

Rusty.

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