Ribanceira Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.19° S 48.66° W

Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribanceira sea temperature is
19.9° C
1.4° 

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


Ribanceira surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with 1,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.7
S
12
1
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12
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
S
10
1.2
SSW
7
1.1
S
9
1.8
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.7
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
143
271
336
242
136
131
92
64
44
29
18
156
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1929
1420
1452
1045
694
495
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
N
10
NE
5
N
5
N
10
ENE
10
N
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
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cross
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High Tide
5:46PM0.57m
5:54AM0.59m
6:34PM0.52m
6:56AM0.54m
7:16PM0.46m
7:54AM0.49m
8:01PM0.41m
10:48AM0.46m
9:30PM0.37m
12:11PM0.51m
11:14PM0.41m
1:56PM0.56m
11:59PM0.46m
Low Tide
11:03AM0.15m
10:16PM0.25m
12:07PM0.20m
00:07AM0.25m
1:03PM0.26m
00:53AM0.24m
3:55PM0.27m
3:56AM0.20m
4:55PM0.25m
4:48AM0.12m
5:46PM0.22m
5:36AM0.06m
6:41PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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