
Surf Forecasts:
Ribanceira surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribanceira this week:
The surf forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Ribanceira over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a pretty quiet stretch for Ribanceira. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of small, ordinary waves with a few decent pockets, but nothing that’s gonna get the heart pumping too fast. The first real chance for a wave comes Sunday morning the 26th, but it’s a marginal one.
Sunday morning, July 26th kicks things off with a south swell at 3ft, period 12 seconds, and a combined energy of (426) – that’s moderate energy, but the wind is a cross-on from the north at 6 mph, so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Not the best, but you could get a few if you’re desperate.
Monday morning, July 27th looks glassy with zero wind, and the swell drops to 2ft from the south (12-second period) with 179 energy. It’s small, but clean. A log or a fish would be your friend here.
Tuesday morning, July 28th is interesting. We get a small pulse from the north-northeast, 5ft, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be weak and lumpy. Energy is at 200, but it’s not really a proper wave. The glassy conditions will make it look better than it is.
After that, we’re in a bit of a ditch. From Wednesday the 29th through to Monday, August 3rd, it’s mostly tiny, poor quality surf with onshore or cross-onshore winds. There’s a glassy morning on the 29th with 2ft (134 energy), but it’s still just marginal. Honestly, this is a solid week of not much to write home about.
Now, here’s the one that stands out. Wednesday, August 5th is the best bet in the whole outlook. The morning shows 5ft from the east (8 seconds) with 369 energy, and it’s blowing offshore from the southwest at 9 mph. By the afternoon, it builds to 6ft from the east (8 seconds) and 435 energy, with lighter offshore wind. That’s a legitimate surfable day with clean, offshore conditions. It’s a bit short-period, so it’ll be a bit walled up, but for Ribanceira in this window, that’s the pick. Be aware, though, it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Thursday, August 6th fades fast with a tiny 1ft from the southeast, and then Friday, August 7th brings a bigger 6ft south swell, but it’s hammered by a strong onshore breeze at 16 mph, making it a blown-out mess.
The rest of the run into the second week is small, weak, and mostly wind-affected. The Monday morning, August 10th session shows a 2ft south swell with a 13-second period, clean cross-off wind, and 202 energy – a tidy little glassy morning, but still undersized.
So, if you’re planning a surf, circle Wednesday, August 5th. That’s your standout. The rest, you’ll be working hard for not much return.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
340 | 225 | 163 | 105 | 103 | 92 | 61 | 127 | 67 | 87 | 110 | 106 | 92 | 58 | 66 | 88 | 46 | 72 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:32PM0.46m | 12:43PM0.51m | 00:17AM0.50m | 1:42PM0.55m | 1:08AM0.55m | 2:24PM0.60m | 2:00AM0.60m | 2:55PM0.64m | 2:40AM0.65m | 3:24PM0.67m | 3:13AM0.69m | 3:53PM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:06AM0.07m | 6:52PM0.19m | 6:59AM0.04m | 7:34PM0.16m | 7:41AM0.01m | 8:07PM0.15m | 8:14AM-0.00m | 8:35PM0.15m | 8:43AM-0.00m | 9:00PM0.17m | 9:10AM0.02m | 9:23PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 |
267 | 192 | 125 | 105 | 76 | 75 | 58 | 77 | 78 | 57 | 67 | 59 | 53 | 57 | 47 | 88 | 40 | 72 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 12 | SSE 6 |
340 | 225 | 163 | 84 | 103 | 92 | 61 | 36 | 67 | 87 | 110 | 106 | 92 | 58 | 66 | 44 | 46 | 65 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | — |
22 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 40 | 37 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 5 |
— | 9 | 20 | 33 | — | 16 | 40 | 127 | — | — | 99 | — | 4 | 17 | 30 | — | — | 102 | 107 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 |
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Information about the Ribanceira Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ribanceira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ribanceira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ribanceira 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 (Ribanceira) 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 Ribanceira 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.
Ribanceira is 6 km (4 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.










