Ribanceira Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.19° S 48.66° W

Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribanceira sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.7° 

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


Ribanceira surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 3,029 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checking in from Ribanceira. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it kicks off with a bit of a wait before the real magic happens.

The first couple of days, Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th, are looking prime. Sunday morning starts clean with a 7ft south swell, 11-second period, and light offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate at (1022). It’s not huge but it’s well-shaped. By Monday the 24th, things ramp up. We’re looking at an 8ft south swell with a long 14-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a standout session right there. The wave energy is very strong at (3029), and the offshore wind will keep it clean. This is for experienced surfers though – that size and power is no joke. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday the 25th is a write-off with onshore winds and poor conditions. Wednesday and Thursday are also blown out with strong onshore winds and messy surf. By Friday the 28th, the swell drops right off and we’re in a lull that lasts through the weekend.

Now, here’s the next standout: Monday the 31st of August. We get a new pulse of swell, 8ft from the east-southeast, but the period is short at 8 seconds. It’s still got moderate energy (1053) and cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. That’s a solid option if you’re keen, but it won’t be as well-shaped as the earlier south swell.

After that, it fades again. The first week of September is small and ordinary. A few mornings have light offshore winds but the swell is tiny – under 3ft. It’s not worth paddling out for. The whole stretch from the 28th of August through to the 7th of September is a long gap with very little on offer.

In short, the clear standout is Monday the 24th of August with that 8ft south groundswell and glassy morning conditions. The secondary highlight is Monday the 31st of August with a similar size but shorter period. Get on it if you can handle the size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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S
10
2
S
11
2.3
S
12
3
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
2.3
SSE
16
2.3
SSE
14
2.1
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
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13
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
708
1022
1522
2993
3029
2507
1520
1273
926
2581
2152
1797
1357
700
476
222
107
68
41
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
N
10
NNE
20
NE
15
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
N
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NNE
25
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NNE
20
N
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NNE
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SSW
Wind State
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off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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on
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High Tide
10:23PM0.39m
12:07PM0.46m
11:27PM0.45m
12:34PM0.51m
00:07AM0.52m
1:15PM0.56m
00:48AM0.58m
1:57PM0.61m
1:34AM0.63m
2:30PM0.65m
2:16AM0.67m
2:59PM0.67m
2:52AM0.70m
Low Tide
5:06AM0.11m
5:41PM0.20m
5:48AM0.06m
6:24PM0.17m
6:33AM0.02m
7:05PM0.14m
7:16AM-0.02m
7:40PM0.12m
7:51AM-0.04m
8:09PM0.11m
8:21AM-0.04m
8:34PM0.12m
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5:55
5:55
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5:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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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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