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Guarda do Embau surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 18 Apr 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guarda do Embau this week:
The surf forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guarda do Embau in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarda do Embau over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 205 | 198 | 156 | 110 | 83 | 358 | 438 | 600 | 198 | 194 | 194 | 116 | 122 | 132 | 297 | 504 | 436 | 302 | 639 | 329 | 499 | 669 | 561 | 286 | 340 | 318 | 305 | 482 | 944 | 746 | 316 | 292 | 394 | 257 | 2471 | 1172 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:12PM 0.60 | 9:56PM 0.50 | 4:25AM 0.52 | 6:52PM 10:40PM 0.55 0.58 | 5:25AM 0.47 | 11:14PM 0.66 | 7:33AM 10:18AM 0.44 0.43 | 11:48PM 0.74 | 10:59AM 0.52 | 12:20AM 0.79 | 11:31AM 0.60 | 12:51AM 0.80 | 12:02PM 0.67 | 1:17AM 0.78 | 12:34PM 0.73 | 1:34AM 0.72 | 1:09PM 0.78 | 1:42AM 0.64 | 1:44PM 0.80 | 1:48AM 0.58 | 2:21PM 0.79 | 1:56AM 0.56 | 2:59PM 0.75 | 2:08AM 0.56 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:59AM 0.20 | 9:00PM 1:19AM 0.50 0.45 | 12:54PM 0.24 | 7:50PM 2:59AM 0.55 0.43 | 2:34PM 0.21 | 4:16AM 9:25AM 0.38 0.43 | 3:50PM 0.15 | 5:10AM 0.33 | 4:51PM 0.07 | 5:53AM 0.29 | 5:44PM 0.01 | 6:31AM 0.26 | 6:33PM -0.03 | 7:06AM 0.23 | 7:21PM -0.01 | 7:38AM 0.20 | 8:08PM 0.05 | 8:08AM 0.17 | 8:56PM 0.15 | 8:34AM 0.15 | 9:44PM 0.27 | 8:55AM 0.12 | 10:35PM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 28 | 30 | 17 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Guarda do Embau Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Guarda do Embau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Guarda do Embau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guarda do Embau 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 (Guarda do Embau) 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 Guarda do Embau 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.
Guarda do Embau is 30 km (19 miles) from Palhoca. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Palhoca. Palhoca has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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