Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.10° S 50.17° W

Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tramandai Pier (Platforma) sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.6° 

Tramandai Pier (Platforma) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tramandai Pier (Platforma) surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with 2,379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) this week:

The surf forecast for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tramandai Pier (Platforma) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) (Tramandai-Pier) all morning. Gotta be straight with you—this isn’t a classic run. The surf’s a bit of a tease, with a lot of close-outs and choppy days, but there are a few windows where the stars align for a decent paddle. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest wetsuit just yet.

We start with a bit of a dud. Wednesday 26 August has a 8ft SSE swell pumping in with a long 14-second period, but that NE wind is making it messy and cross-onshore. The wave energy is strong at 2379, but it’s just not clean. Thursday 27 is worse—wind ramps up, swell drops, and the scores are shot. Friday 28 shows a glimmer: a 7ft ENE swell with a shorter 9-second period, and the wind swings light and cross-shore in the morning. It’s still marginal, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light onshore and 7ft swell—clean but not rippable. Saturday 29 morning is a write-off, but the afternoon? That’s where it gets interesting. The swell eases to 5ft ENE, and a light SW cross-off wind cleans it right up. The energy is low at 336, but it’s clean. This is a solid option for a quiet session if you’re not fussed about size.

The real standout, though, is Monday 31 August afternoon. The swell is 5ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, but the wind is a classic WNW offshore—gentle and clean. The energy is moderate at 490, and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and the break is sometimes crowded, so you might have a few friends out. This is the pick of the first week.

Then we hit Tuesday 1 September. The morning is marginal with a 7ft SSW swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s the afternoon that’s a beast. A 10ft S swell with a 9-second period and a clean cross-off wind—energy through the roof at 2398. But here’s the catch: it’s too big for this break. The report says it’s “predicted to be too big.” This is for experts only if they’re game, but for most of us, it’s a spectacle, not a surf. The break is a beach/pier setup, so that long-period swell might be a bit straight anyway.

The second week fades out. Wednesday 2 September to Saturday 6 September is a mix of marginal and poor conditions, with onshore winds and choppy surf. The swell hangs around 2ft to 6ft, but the wind is never on your side. Sunday 7 September has a 7ft ENE swell but with cross-onshore wind keeping it sloppy. The last real chance is Thursday 10 September morning: a 7ft SSE swell with a long 12-second period, and a W cross-off wind cleaning it up. Energy is strong at 1396, and it’s rated “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a late-stage promise, but it’s a week and a half out, so don’t lock it in just yet.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday 31 August afternoon for clean, manageable waves, and if you’re an expert, the 1 September afternoon monster is for you. The rest is a waiting game. Cheers, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 129mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SE by Sun night).

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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2238
1504
745
512
992
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536
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318
262
268
254
366
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1164
1009
352
302
541
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Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NE
15
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10
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E
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SW
10
WSW
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40
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W
15
WSW
20
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High Tide
2:43PM0.48m
11:56PM0.39m
3:23PM0.46m
00:18AM0.43m
4:18PM0.42m
00:46AM0.47m
1:58PM0.39m
1:17AM0.49m
2:05PM0.37m
6:47PM0.32m
2:22PM0.36m
7:55PM0.29m
7:57AM0.29m
2:44PM0.35m
8:59PM0.26m
Low Tide
7:52PM0.23m
7:42AM-0.06m
8:17PM0.22m
8:19AM-0.07m
8:47PM0.21m
8:58AM-0.05m
4:02PM0.36m
9:20PM0.21m
9:40AM-0.01m
4:47PM0.29m
9:57PM0.20m
10:26AM0.05m
5:27PM0.22m
10:37PM0.19m
6:10AM0.26m
6:06PM0.15m
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Information about the Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tramandai Pier (Platforma) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tramandai Pier (Platforma) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tramandai Pier (Platforma) 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 (Tramandai Pier (Platforma)) 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 Tramandai Pier (Platforma) 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.

Tramandai Pier (Platforma) is 13 km (8 miles) from Tramandai. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tramandai. Tramandai has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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