Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Porto surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 3,200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Porto this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Porto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Porto in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Porto over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2610 | 3200 | 3029 | 2507 | 1497 | 1100 | 940 | 957 | 2082 | 2066 | 1647 | 965 | 596 | 325 | 407 | 579 | 455 | 341 | 349 | 339 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 11:27PM0.45m | 12:34PM0.51m | 00:07AM0.52m | 1:15PM0.56m | 00:48AM0.58m | 1:57PM0.61m | 1:34AM0.63m | 2:30PM0.65m | 2:16AM0.67m | 2:59PM0.67m | 2:52AM0.70m | 3:26PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.20m | 5:48AM0.06m | 6:24PM0.17m | 6:33AM0.02m | 7:05PM0.14m | 7:16AM-0.02m | 7:40PM0.12m | 7:51AM-0.04m | 8:09PM0.11m | 8:21AM-0.04m | 8:34PM0.12m | 8:47AM-0.02m | 8:55PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
1665 | 3200 | 3029 | 2507 | 1497 | 1100 | 940 | 604 | 2082 | 2066 | 1647 | 965 | 596 | 274 | 111 | 68 | 455 | 341 | 349 | 339 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | SSE 16 | — | SSE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
6 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 957 | — | 808 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 25 | 25 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 5 | SW 2 | — | — |
2610 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 13 | 29 | 89 | 116 | 255 | 325 | 407 | 579 | 92 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Information about the Praia do Porto Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Porto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Porto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Porto 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 do Porto) 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 do Porto 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 do Porto is 2 km (1 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.











