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Prainha Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Norte (41 surf breaks) /
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Prainha surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Prainha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Prainha sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha this week:
The surf forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | |
438 | 1019 | 841 | 619 | 827 | 291 | 265 | 233 | 225 | 191 | 150 | 106 | 70 | 808 | 1039 | 943 | 840 | 2329 | 1525 | 972 | 590 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:41AM0.87m | 12:45PM0.94m | 1:11AM0.84m | 1:29PM0.99m | 1:39AM0.79m | 2:13PM1.00m | 2:06AM0.74m | 2:58PM0.98m | 2:33AM0.70m | 3:44PM0.92m | 2:59AM0.69m | 4:32PM0.83m | 3:28AM0.68m | 5:25PM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:59AM0.21m | 7:31PM0.11m | 7:34AM0.17m | 8:23PM0.17m | 8:07AM0.14m | 9:18PM0.27m | 8:38AM0.12m | 10:15PM0.38m | 9:06AM0.12m | 11:17PM0.49m | 9:29AM0.14m | 00:24AM0.58m | 9:53AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
15 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | E 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | E 6 | E 15 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
 kJ | 438 | 1019 | 841 | 619 | 14 | 291 | 265 | 233 | 225 | 64 | 150 | 106 | 70 | 3 | 4 | 43 | 840 | 2329 | 1525 | 972 | 590 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 4 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | E 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 191 | 42 | 6 | 16 | 3 | — | — | — | 32 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ENE 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 37 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 12 | S 4 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | S 4 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | — | SE 7 | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 2 | 827 | 33 | — | — | 15 | 71 | — | 36 | 7 | 808 | 1039 | 943 | 365 | — | 28 | — | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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Information about the Prainha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prainha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prainha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prainha 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 (Prainha) 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 Prainha 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.
Prainha is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Tijucas. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tijucas. Tijucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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