
Surf Forecasts:
Ribanceira surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there’s a little window of hope if you’re patient.
The first real shot of decent surf kicks off on the morning of Saturday, the 25th of July. Before that, we’ve got a few days of small, ordinary conditions to work through.
For the first few days, from Wednesday afternoon the 22nd through to Friday the 24th, it’s pretty weak. Expect small-wave action, with the swell around 2ft to 6ft, mostly from the South. The wind is variable, but it’s often a cross-off or clean offshore, but the waves are just too weak and gutless to get excited about. The combined energy is low, ranging from 34 to 378, so it’s just not doing much.
Now, the highlight of the whole forecast. Saturday morning, the 25th of July. That’s the one. Ribanceira is looking like a proper little gem. We’re getting a 6ft swell from the Southeast, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a solid, workable groundswell. The wind is glassy – totally calm – which is a huge plus. This will be clean, lined-up, and fun. The combined energy hits 469, which is a solid moderate punch. It’s going to be good for an intermediate surfer, nothing too scary, but plenty of push. The water temp is around 66°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Saturday afternoon the swell drops a touch to 5ft, and the wind swings to a cross-off from the South. Still clean, still surfable, but the morning is the absolute pick.
Sunday the 26th of July takes a turn for the worse. The swell drops to 3ft, and the wind swings cross-on from the North, making for messy, choppy conditions. The swell period is a more drawn-out 12 seconds, which is a long period groundswell, but it’s just too small and the wind is bad. This is a write-off.
From Monday the 27th of July right through to the end of the forecast window on Thursday the 6th of August, it’s mostly a bust. We get pulses of swell, but it’s almost always combined with onshore or cross-onshore winds, making for poor, bumpy conditions. The waves are often small, and the wind is blowing from the North or Northeast, which is just not good for Ribanceira. There are a few moments of offshore wind on the 29th and 30th of July, but the swell is tiny (2ft to 2ft). The combined energy is low, often under 100. It’s a frustrating stretch.
So, the takeaway? Saturday morning, the 25th of July, is your best bet. Get on it. After that, it’s a waiting game with a lot of messy, uninviting surf. If you’re a beginner, the bigger days (over 5ft) might be a bit much for you, but Saturday morning is perfect for an intermediate. The rest of the week is better for a day off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 28 | 104 | 375 | 482 | 370 | 322 | 470 | 437 | 412 | 340 | 228 | 169 | 161 | 105 | 100 | 88 | 88 | 62 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:51PM0.45m | 8:55AM0.44m | 8:47PM0.41m | 11:17AM0.44m | 10:37PM0.42m | 11:59AM0.47m | 11:32PM0.46m | 12:43PM0.51m | 00:17AM0.50m | 1:42PM0.55m | 1:08AM0.55m | 2:24PM0.60m | 2:00AM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.21m | 4:30PM0.27m | 4:35AM0.15m | 5:13PM0.24m | 5:18AM0.11m | 6:00PM0.22m | 6:06AM0.07m | 6:52PM0.19m | 6:59AM0.04m | 7:34PM0.16m | 7:41AM0.01m | 8:07PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
188 | 245 | 160 | 105 | 482 | 370 | 322 | 470 | 437 | 412 | 252 | 206 | 147 | 161 | 90 | 82 | 66 | 88 | 48 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
31 | 28 | 104 | — | 99 | 75 | 69 | 67 | 44 | 45 | 340 | 228 | 169 | 118 | 105 | 100 | 88 | 34 | 62 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 9 | N 5 | — | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSE 14 | S 6 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
3 | 8 | 2 | — | 108 | 8 | 33 | 16 | 32 | 113 | 32 | 22 | — | 11 | 10 | — | 64 | 65 | 41 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 3 | SW 4 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — |
2 | 1 | 3 | 375 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | 39 | 32 | 43 | 93 | — | — | 61 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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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.










