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Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 -03
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Praia Cardoso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
25.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Cardoso this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 20th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 20th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
SE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)1011111010101010999999910109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)46243342535437733332026424721619013818014813819619217216413090
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
35
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
E
10
NE
5
NE
20
E
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
5
N
20
E
10
ENE
5
NW
20
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:58PM
0.64
2:21AM
0.68
1:23PM
0.68
2:29AM
0.63
1:51PM
0.70
2:33AM
0.58
2:22PM
0.70
2:42AM
0.54
2:56PM
0.68
2:55AM
0.50
3:34PM
0.63
3:09AM 9:53AM
0.49 0.20
4:16PM
0.56
9:58PM
0.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:55PM
-0.07
8:20AM
0.20
8:34PM
-0.06
8:51AM
0.19
9:15PM
-0.00
9:22AM
0.19
9:58PM
0.09
9:53AM
0.18
10:46PM
0.21
10:24AM
0.18
11:43PM
0.33
7:52AM 10:57AM
0.18 0.19
7:20PM 1:01AM
0.45 0.43
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-6:30--6:29--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1--531-------------
Temp. °C262625262624242424252523252524252524242524
Feels °C (?)242426262524242325262523252525272526242424
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Information about the Praia Cardoso Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul? If you are looking for accommodation near Praia Cardoso, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Santa Catarina - Sul, consider staying in Laguna which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Santa Catarina - Sul where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tubarao which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Imbituba, Icara and Braco do Norte.

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