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Ribanceira Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Ribanceira surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribanceira this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 142 | 186 | 175 | 103 | 45 | 50 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 17 | 41 | 52 | 72 | 102 | 64 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 59 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:16PM 0.26 | 8:12PM 12:25AM 0.46 0.52 | 7:23AM 11:57AM 0.39 0.31 | 12:56AM 0.55 | 8:52AM 0.39 | 1:24AM 0.57 | 11:24AM 0.47 | 1:32AM 0.58 | 11:55AM 0.54 | 1:22AM 0.59 | 12:30PM 0.60 | 1:34AM 0.60 | 1:13PM 0.65 | 1:57AM 0.61 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:29AM 0.23 | 1:31PM 0.23 | 8:31PM 0.42 | 4:31AM 9:50AM 0.34 0.28 | 3:56PM 0.18 | 5:01AM 0.30 | 4:45PM 0.12 | 5:29AM 0.26 | 5:25PM 0.07 | 6:01AM 0.22 | 6:07PM 0.03 | 6:36AM 0.18 | 6:52PM 0.02 | 7:11AM 0.13 | 7:31PM 0.02 | ||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
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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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