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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 Monday 18 May 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
20.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (May 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | |
237 | 423 | 226 | 1762 | 2576 | 1343 | 826 | 1324 | 4168 | 3934 | 3388 | 2853 | 2243 | 1760 | 1355 | 972 | 722 | 441 | 286 | 227 | 221 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | on | |
High Tide | 3:57PM0.66m | 3:31AM0.55m | 4:43PM0.62m | 4:02AM0.54m | 5:57PM0.58m | 4:41AM0.53m | 7:07PM0.55m | 5:53AM0.52m | 7:49PM0.53m | 7:03AM0.52m | 8:34PM0.51m | 7:58AM0.52m | 11:16PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.28m | 9:37AM0.08m | 11:27PM0.34m | 10:57AM0.13m | 00:25AM0.37m | 12:12PM0.15m | 8:59PM0.48m | 1:06PM0.17m | 8:45PM0.47m | 2:17PM0.20m | 8:46PM0.46m | 3:32AM0.35m | 3:39PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
11 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 6 | S 14 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 70 | 58 | 33 | 1192 | 2576 | 1343 | 826 | 1324 | 3688 | 3934 | 3388 | 2853 | 2243 | 1760 | 1355 | 972 | 722 | 441 | 286 | 227 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 17 | S 12 | SSE 18 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 46 | 582 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 49 | — | — | — | 221 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | SSE 15 | ESE 6 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 44 | 20 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | 237 | 423 | 226 | 1762 | — | — | — | — | 4168 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 74 | 194 | 184 | 317 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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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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