Ribanceira Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.19° S 48.66° W

Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribanceira sea temperature is
15.1° C
3.7° 

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


Ribanceira surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 12th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 13th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 13th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Alright mate, let’s talk Ribanceira. This is a sheltered sandbar break, and we’re kicking things off with a real mix of conditions.

The standout of the whole forecast is Sunday the 12th in the morning. Some clouds overhead, a clean offshore breeze from the SW at 12 mph, and a solid 5ft swell from the S with a 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy (combined energy of all swells directed here is 1008). The water temp is 59°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year – a full 7° chillier. So get the thick suit out. Waves are expected to be very good, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean and fun. This is the session to aim for. Sunday afternoon turns poor with a cross-off wind – don’t bother.

Monday the 13th morning is decent too. Clear skies, a light offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, and a bigger 7ft swell from the S, but with a shorter 8-second period. The energy is high (1128), but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised. Still, with offshore wind, it’s worth a look. Monday afternoon is a no-go with cross-off wind.

Tuesday the 14th morning is a beauty. Glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze at just 3 mph, and a 6ft SE swell at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (662). Glassy, clean, and a decent swell – another one to pencil in. Tuesday afternoon turns poor with onshore wind.

From Wednesday the 15th all the way through to Saturday the 25th, it’s mostly a write-off. There are glimpses of swell but the wind is always cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. Wednesday and Thursday of that week have some size but the wind just kills it.

We hit a gap of poor conditions, but then Wednesday the 22nd pumps up to 7ft from the S with a 9-second period – serious energy (1299) – but a strong cross-on NNE wind at 12 mph messes it up. This is more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Thursday the 23rd morning is your next real hope. Cloudy with a clean offshore SSW breeze at 9 mph, and a 5ft S swell with a long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (627). Offshore and clean, so there’ll be some nicely shaped waves. Not the top pick, but a solid backup.

Friday the 24th morning is glassy but small, with a 4ft S swell. Surfable but nothing wild.

After that, the swell fades away through the end of the month, with tiny waves and onshore or cross-on winds. The 26th and 27th have a bit of new swell, but it’s small and messy.

So here’s the call: Sunday the 12th morning is your best shot, and Tuesday the 14th morning for those glassy conditions. Thursday the 23rd morning is a decent fallback. Everything else is a miss.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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1
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2
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
11
1.9
S
7
2.2
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.5
SSE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.7
E
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
10
1.3
N
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
585
358
592
593
289
383
636
696
636
550
290
292
281
222
167
203
103
129
78
60
87
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:07PM0.61m
00:56AM0.50m
2:53PM0.65m
1:55AM0.54m
3:23PM0.67m
2:40AM0.60m
3:50PM0.66m
3:15AM0.64m
4:17PM0.64m
3:47AM0.66m
4:46PM0.61m
4:21AM0.66m
5:21PM0.58m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.18m
7:35AM-0.01m
8:22PM0.19m
8:16AM-0.04m
8:53PM0.21m
8:52AM-0.04m
9:24PM0.23m
9:29AM-0.00m
9:56PM0.26m
10:10AM0.05m
10:38PM0.28m
11:05AM0.11m
11:29PM0.29m
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7:05
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7:05
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7:03
7:03
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5:34
5:35
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5:37
5:37
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Temp °C
18
17
14
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16
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18
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26
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27
21
Feels °C
14
13
11
11
12
13
16
16
14
16
16
11
18
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14
24
23
17
24
24
19
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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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