Prainha surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil

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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
23.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Prainha in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 4th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 4th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
3
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
2
SSE
15
1.9
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
11
1.1
NE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
ENE
9
1.3
SSE
14
1.7
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1599
1313
1622
1654
917
586
271
189
128
69
95
103
154
274
365
243
257
234
166
684
870
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
NW
20
N
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
5
SW
15
W
20
WNW
20
W
5
W
10
ENE
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
High Tide
2:44AM0.78m
3:41PM0.86m
3:11AM0.76m
4:19PM0.81m
3:44AM0.73m
5:05PM0.75m
4:26AM0.70m
6:06PM0.70m
5:24AM0.66m
7:39PM0.69m
6:46AM0.63m
10:00PM0.73m
8:34AM0.64m
Low Tide
8:37AM0.11m
9:06PM0.42m
9:08AM0.14m
9:30PM0.46m
9:47AM0.19m
10:06PM0.51m
10:50AM0.25m
1:28AM0.54m
1:18PM0.28m
3:00AM0.51m
2:51PM0.25m
4:04AM0.45m
3:59PM0.20m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
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5:39
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
18
Temp °C
17
21
21
20
24
24
21
26
25
22
24
24
22
27
27
20
18
20
15
16
16
17
19
19
20
24
24
23
27
26
25
25
25
25
26
28
21
12
15
9
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
2
SSE
15
1.9
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
SSE
11
0.9
ENE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.4
SSE
10
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
ENE
9
1.3
SSE
14
1.7
S
12
Energy kJ
1599
1313
1622
1654
917
586
271
65
128
69
95
34
154
274
365
243
257
234
166
684
870
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.9
NE
6
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.8
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.7
S
11
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
Energy kJ
19
27
14
13
44
17
6
189
68
35
12
32
29
46
40
176
147
116
143
119
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.3
E
8
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
4
0.3
NW
4
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
6
10
10
13
7
7
3
3
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.4
NW
3
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.6
N
4
1
NE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.8
NNW
5
0.3
W
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.9
W
4
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
5
5
35
3
68
62
9
75
103
33
2
16
7
28
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
31
0
20
46
20
21
62
20
31
360
21
20
20
0
20
20
32
0
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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