Ribanceira Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.19° S 48.66° W

Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribanceira sea temperature is
15.5° C
3.3° 

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


Ribanceira surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,049 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 14th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Ribanceira over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, things are pretty flat and messy. The first real action we see kicks off this Saturday, July 11th, but it's a bit of a slow start. The early session is a write-off with onshore wind and poor conditions, but the afternoon goes glassy. We're looking at a small 3ft swell from the ESE with a 13-second period, and the energy is moderate (507). It's tiny, but that glassy surface will make it a fun little session for a log.

The standout window really opens up on Sunday, July 12th, and stretches through Tuesday, July 14th. Sunday morning looks fantastic: clean, offshore winds from the WSW at 6 mph, with a solid 4ft ESE groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1123), and with that offshore breeze, the sandbars at Ribanceira should be peeling off nicely. Sunday afternoon gets a bit of a bump, jumping to 6ft from the S, but the period drops to 9 seconds making it a bit more jumbled. Still, with a moderate offshore wind from the SSW, it’ll be clean and plenty fun. Monday the 13th is the real gem—7ft of S swell, short period at 8 seconds, but with a gentle offshore breeze from the SW, it's going to be very good. That’s a powerful, punchy wave with very strong energy (1199) on offer. Tuesday morning the 14th is glassy again with a 7ft SE swell. That's getting a bit hefty for beginners, leaning into intermediate/expert territory, but the clean conditions will be a treat.

After Tuesday, the wind turns ugly. From Wednesday the 15th through the following weekend, we get hammered by strong onshore and cross-onshore winds from the north. Swell sticks around, but it’s going to be choppy and blown out. Not worth paddling out unless you're after a bumpy session.

We hit a real dead zone from late in the week of the 18th onward. The swell drops to nothing, with combined energy falling below 100 (weak). There’s barely any surf for several days straight. The wind is still poor, mostly cross-onshore. The only tiny glimmer is on the 22nd, but it's only 3ft of short-period swell.

Hang in there, because the second week looks promising again. Starting Thursday, July 23rd, a new S swell arrives. The morning is glassy with a clean 7ft swell, though it's short period (8 seconds). By Friday, July 24th, it improves dramatically. We’re looking at a 7ft S groundswell with a very long 12-second period, combined with glassy and clean conditions. That's top-tier stuff at Ribanceira. The combined energy is very strong (1269-1272). This one is best for more experienced surfers as it's over 7ft, but the long period will bring excellent shape and power. Saturday the 25th still has quality leftovers with a 6ft SSE swell, also a long 12-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning.

So, the clear call to action is this Sunday and Monday, July 12th and 13th. That’s your best bet for the near term. For those planning ahead, that Friday the 24th looks like a potential bomb, just keep in mind it's a week and a half away so things could shift.

Until next time, this is Rusty signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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ESE
14
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ESE
13
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ESE
13
1.3
ESE
13
1.3
ESE
12
1.9
S
9
2.1
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8
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S
8
1.4
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9
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10
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10
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10
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1.6
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12
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12
1.3
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12
1.1
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11
1
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
700
321
504
543
575
499
579
313
922
1009
944
876
625
698
735
737
655
469
290
226
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNE
0
SSE
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
15
NE
15
N
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25
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25
NNE
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NW
15
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
11:23PM0.45m
12:33PM0.57m
00:06AM0.47m
2:07PM0.61m
00:56AM0.50m
2:53PM0.65m
1:55AM0.54m
3:23PM0.67m
2:40AM0.60m
3:50PM0.66m
3:15AM0.64m
4:17PM0.64m
3:47AM0.66m
4:46PM0.61m
Low Tide
5:43AM0.09m
6:52PM0.19m
6:42AM0.03m
7:45PM0.18m
7:35AM-0.01m
8:22PM0.19m
8:16AM-0.04m
8:53PM0.21m
8:52AM-0.04m
9:24PM0.23m
9:29AM-0.00m
9:56PM0.26m
10:10AM0.05m
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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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