Ribanceira Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.19° S 48.66° W

Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribanceira sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.3° 

Ribanceira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ribanceira surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with 345 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 25th 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 talk about the next couple of weeks at Ribanceira. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a flat spell with a few flickers of life, but nothing to set the world on fire.

We’re looking at a 16-day window, but the first real surf we’ve got is a solid little window coming up on Saturday the 25th. The water is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday morning, the 25th, is your best bet. The wind is glassy out of the NNW, and we’ve got a 5ft SE swell rolling in with moderate energy (304). It’s a sandbar break, fairly consistent, and with that glassy surface, the waves will be clean. The crowd factor is worth noting – it says “sometimes” busy, so you might have a few others out, but it’s a decent chance for a fun session. The swell direction is SE, while the spot likes a S wind, so it’s not perfect, but the glassy conditions make up for a lot.

Saturday afternoon turns cross-on with an E wind, and the energy picks up a bit (462), but the quality drops. Still surfable, but not as good as the morning.

Sunday the 26th is a write-off. The swell drops to 3ft with a long period of 12 seconds from the S, but the wind is onshore and messy. Poor conditions.

Monday the 27th has a tiny 2ft S swell, but the morning is glassy again. It’s very small, though, so only really for a longboard or a quiet paddle.

Tuesday the 28th morning is interesting – a 5ft NNE swell with a short 5-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SW. The energy is moderate (182). The short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and less powerful, but with offshore winds, the sandbar might hold some fun little peaks. It’s worth a look if you’re desperate.

After that, from the 29th through the 31st, it’s a mix of tiny swells and poor wind. A couple of glassy mornings with 2ft waves, but it’s not going to get your heart pumping.

The 31st of July brings a bit of size back – 4ft from the S with a 12-second period and moderate energy (462) – but the wind is cross-on from the NNE, and it’s choppy. Not great.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From the 1st of August all the way through to the 9th, there’s barely a ripple. The energy drops to single and double digits, with tiny swells and mostly onshore or cross-on winds. The 5th of August morning is glassy but with only 0.7ft of swell – pretty much a lake.

The 7th and 8th see a clean offshore wind, but the swell is so small (0.7ft) it’s basically a flat day.

So, the standout here is Saturday the 25th morning. That’s the one. Glassy, 5ft, and a chance for some clean waves. Everything else is either tiny, wind-affected, or both. It’s a lean period, but that’s how it goes sometimes. The consistency is low, so don’t hold your breath for a big run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
9
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
1.4
NNE
5
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
1.5
NNE
5
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
262
309
340
225
163
94
103
92
61
125
67
85
81
102
69
61
60
66
295
274
254
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
E
10
N
15
N
15
NE
10
N
0
S
10
NE
15
N
10
SSW
15
S
10
N
10
N
5
NE
15
WSW
10
SSW
0
SSE
5
NE
5
ENE
10
NE
20
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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glassy
glassy
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on
High Tide
11:59AM0.47m
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
6:00PM0.22m
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
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6:56
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5:40
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5:42
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Temp °C
20
19
16
22
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Feels °C
20
19
16
21
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19
23
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23
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28
30
17
19
20
18
18
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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.

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