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Ribanceira surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 -03
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Ribanceira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ribanceira sea temperature is
25.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribanceira this week:

The surf forecast for Ribanceira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) 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 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 19th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 20th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSW
0.2
S
0.4
SSW
0.2
E
2
S
2.4
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.5
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)6881078888891010121110109988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44218366627520404191173294334441633534333204217194128138
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
5
S
10
SSE
20
SW
25
S
25
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
NE
10
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glasscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		onononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
0.62
2:22PM
0.62
3:08AM
0.66
2:57PM
0.67
3:38AM
0.69
3:29PM
0.70
4:09AM
0.68
4:00PM
0.71
4:44AM
0.65
4:35PM
0.69
5:26AM
0.61
5:21PM
0.65
6:15AM 11:31AM
0.55 0.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:21AM
0.14
8:28PM
0.00
8:48AM
0.16
8:56PM
0.01
9:13AM
0.19
9:25PM
0.03
9:37AM
0.22
9:57PM
0.07
9:59AM
0.25
10:43PM
0.12
10:17AM
0.27
11:46PM
0.17
10:19AM 11:43AM
0.28 0.28
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39-
Sunset--7:15--7:15--7:14--7:14--7:14--7:14--7:13
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-41143-----------12--
Temp. °C232826232321202323212424212524212525222424
Feels °C (?)263028252117172120202220192322212626222222
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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 12 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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