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Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) this week:
The surf forecast for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 103 | 99 | 75 | 81 | 81 | 98 | 114 | 80 | 112 | 41 | 39 | 99 | 99 | 102 | 224 | 184 | 274 | 242 | 180 | 220 | 155 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | off | on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:29PM 0.54 | 5:35AM 0.46 | 6:09PM 0.50 | 6:00AM 0.42 | 7:09PM 12:54AM 0.46 0.35 | 6:30AM 0.39 | 8:26PM 1:23AM 0.42 0.40 | 7:40AM 0.37 | 1:43PM 0.28 | 9:39PM 1:52AM 0.40 0.43 | 8:50AM 0.35 | 1:24PM 0.30 | 2:23AM 0.45 | 10:19AM 0.35 | 2:51AM 0.46 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:25PM 0.23 | 8:49AM 0.21 | 10:45PM 0.29 | 8:48AM 0.22 | 8:54PM 12:17AM 0.35 0.34 | 8:54AM 0.24 | 8:35PM 2:58AM 0.38 0.36 | 9:08AM 0.27 | 1:10PM 0.27 | 8:10PM 0.39 | 4:10AM 9:29AM 0.34 0.30 | 3:35PM 0.24 | 4:40AM 0.31 | 4:24PM 0.20 | 5:08AM 0.29 | ||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | ||
| Sunset | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | ||
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Information about the Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prainha dos Molhes (Escondido) 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 dos Molhes (Escondido)) 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 dos Molhes (Escondido) 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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