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Rosa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
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Rosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rosa sea temperature is
22.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rosa this week:
The surf forecast for Rosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rosa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 12 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | N 5 | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | |
69 | 45 | 50 | 36 | 49 | 67 | 47 | 27 | 37 | 41 | 11 | 165 | 435 | 686 | 1468 | 1021 | 649 | 502 | 332 | 204 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 11:48PM0.68m | 11:35AM0.29m | 00:25AM0.67m | 11:53AM0.35m | 00:55AM0.64m | 7:50AM0.43m | 1:15AM0.59m | 11:04AM0.49m | 1:15AM0.55m | 11:34AM0.56m | 00:33AM0.54m | 12:10PM0.62m | 00:29AM0.55m | 12:45PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:07AM0.23m | 3:10PM0.14m | 9:42AM0.32m | 4:14PM0.11m | 5:19AM0.40m | 5:08PM0.09m | 5:46AM0.33m | 5:54PM0.08m | 6:17AM0.26m | 6:36PM0.09m | 6:48AM0.20m | 7:15PM0.12m | 7:18AM0.15m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 |
24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | NE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 9 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
41 | 35 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 47 | 27 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 120 | 435 | 686 | 1468 | 1021 | 649 | 502 | 332 | 204 | 159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 9 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 15 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 |
69 | 25 | 50 | 36 | 49 | 67 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 292 | 42 | 29 | 21 | 52 | 65 | 146 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | SSE 10 | N 4 | E 8 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | SSE 14 | E 7 |
43 | 45 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 32 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | S 5 | — | NE 6 | N 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 29 | 17 | 24 | — | 11 | — | 33 | 41 | 15 | 165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 284 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 179 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
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Information about the Rosa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rosa 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 (Rosa) 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 Rosa 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.
Rosa is 12 km (7 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.











