
Surf Forecasts:
Ribanceira surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 2,049 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s 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 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 12PM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | S 9 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 59 | 226 | 881 | 1112 | 1451 | 826 | 1491 | 1165 | 899 | 730 | 346 | 322 | 206 | 173 | 282 | 294 | 263 | 252 | 252 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:14PM0.66m | 4:02AM0.66m | 4:54PM0.65m | 4:40AM0.65m | 5:45PM0.63m | 5:29AM0.62m | 6:37PM0.60m | 6:29AM0.60m | 7:19PM0.57m | 7:22AM0.57m | 8:00PM0.52m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:55PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28AM0.07m | 9:54PM0.25m | 10:03AM0.10m | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:00AM0.13m | 11:46PM0.30m | 11:56AM0.15m | 00:26AM0.30m | 12:39PM0.18m | 1:04AM0.30m | 1:34PM0.22m | 2:52AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.23m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
90 | 96 | 96 | 51 | 206 | 864 | 505 | 1491 | 1165 | 899 | 730 | 346 | 245 | 204 | 173 | 154 | 117 | 263 | 252 | 252 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | ENE 8 | S 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | NE 5 | SSE 14 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
60 | 59 | 65 | 201 | 38 | 225 | 334 | 29 | 32 | 55 | 52 | 102 | 322 | 206 | 15 | 61 | 54 | 76 | 76 | 52 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | — | S 15 | S 12 | SSE 23 | SSE 20 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 19 | ENE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
19 | 6 | — | — | — | 21 | 52 | — | 40 | 75 | 53 | 264 | 43 | 24 | 112 | 14 | 8 | 36 | 7 | 44 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 226 | 881 | 1112 | 1451 | 826 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 24 | 77 | 21 | 282 | 294 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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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.









