Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.86° S 45.29° W

Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) sea temperature is
21.8°C
1.3° 

Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) this week:

The surf forecast for Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 25th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSE
15
1.8
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
15
1.7
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
13
1.9
E
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.8
E
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1822
1267
849
669
454
1271
1275
956
659
390
409
173
368
190
311
94
137
101
79
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
NE
5
NE
10
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:08AM0.90m
2:02PM1.07m
1:31AM1.00m
2:23PM1.11m
1:55AM1.09m
2:42PM1.14m
2:20AM1.17m
3:03PM1.15m
2:47AM1.21m
3:24PM1.13m
3:17AM1.22m
3:48PM1.10m
Low Tide
7:18AM0.09m
7:47PM0.32m
7:53AM0.01m
8:15PM0.27m
8:27AM-0.04m
8:44PM0.23m
9:00AM-0.06m
9:14PM0.21m
9:33AM-0.04m
9:43PM0.21m
10:07AM0.02m
10:12PM0.22m
light rain
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
 mm
2
2
2
1
18
Temp °C
18
19
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
23
23
24
29
28
30
25
24
23
Feels °C
17
18
19
20
22
22
21
21
19
17
23
23
24
30
29
30
27
26
25
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Information about the Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) 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 dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela)) 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 dos Castelhanos (Ilha Bela) 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.

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