Ribanceira Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.19° S 48.66° W

Ribanceira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribanceira sea temperature is
18.9° C
0.4° 

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


Ribanceira surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 4th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 4th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Well, grab a coffee and settle in, because we're looking at a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks here at Ribanceira. This is a sheltered sandbar setup, and it’s going to be a proper game of patience. There's a big fat gap of nothing much happening early on, with only tiny, ordinary waves and poor wind for the first few days. Honestly, from Wednesday the 29th right through to the start of August, it’s pretty flat or blown out. We’re talking periods of strong northerly winds and weak, short-period swell that won't get your heart racing. For a few days from the 1st of August onward, the conditions are so poor you’d almost be better off staying home. That's a solid 5 to 6 day stretch where I wouldn't bother paddling out.

But hang ten, because things start to turn around. Tuesday the 4th of August is our first real glimmer of hope. The morning brings in a glassy session with a clean 4ft S swell, and the combined energy is pumping at a moderate 426. That’s a decent little window for a paddle, especially with the wind flat calm. It's not huge, but it’s clean and it’s there.

Now, the real standout doesn’t arrive until over a week away. Keep your eyes on Wednesday the 12th of August. That morning is shaping up to be the absolute pick of the forecast. We’re looking at a solid 7ft SSE groundswell with a very long 14-second period. That's a proper pulse of energy, and with a combined energy reading of 2251, it’s going to have some serious push. The wind is light from the WSW, giving us clean, offshore conditions. This is the kind of day that will test your skills and reward you with some memorable rides, but I gotta be real with you – at 7ft, that's expert territory. If you're not comfortable in overhead, punchy surf, give this one a miss. The afternoon sees a slight onshore kick, but the morning window is prime.

The other moment worth mentioning is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning shows a 5ft E swell with a moderate 8-second period and a strong 486 combined energy. The wind is a clean offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be well-shaped. It won’t have the same grunt as the 12th, but for a solid intermediate session, it’s a good call.

Overall, Ribanceira is a spot that needs the stars to align. Most of the time, it’s either too small, too windy, or the direction isn't right. But when it fires like on the 12th, it’s worth the wait. Get the date in your calendar, but remember, it’s a long way out – so keep an eye on the charts.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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0
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.8
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12
1.7
NE
6
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
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10
0.4
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4
0.3
S
4
0.2
SSW
5
0.3
SSE
15
0.6
S
13
1
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
94
85
83
92
110
174
203
34
18
8
6
3
2
42
130
304
397
302
206
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
10
WSW
0
SSW
5
SE
10
N
5
E
15
NE
5
NNW
5
W
15
S
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
2:40AM0.65m
3:24PM0.67m
3:13AM0.69m
3:53PM0.68m
3:44AM0.69m
4:24PM0.66m
4:17AM0.68m
5:00PM0.62m
4:57AM0.64m
5:46PM0.57m
5:54AM0.59m
6:34PM0.52m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.15m
8:43AM-0.00m
9:00PM0.17m
9:10AM0.02m
9:23PM0.20m
9:36AM0.05m
9:44PM0.22m
10:07AM0.09m
10:02PM0.24m
11:03AM0.15m
10:16PM0.25m
12:07PM0.20m
00:07AM0.25m
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6:58
6:56
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5:43
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5:45
5:45
5:45
 mm
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41
Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
18
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18
15
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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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