Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 -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
20.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Cardoso this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 19th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tue
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
4
!
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1
S
1.5
S
2
S
3
S
2.4
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.9
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
0.9
ESE
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)101071015141213121111111099997676
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3182122147383371215576239228220618917844050543633612912414168120
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
30
SW
25
S
5
WNW
25
NE
40
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
10
W
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:56AM
0.63
12:31PM
0.54
1:30AM
0.65
12:54PM
0.55
2:03AM
0.65
1:20PM
0.55
2:36AM
0.64
1:48PM
0.56
3:11AM
0.61
2:21PM
0.56
3:50AM
0.58
2:58PM
0.55
4:39AM
0.55
3:40PM
0.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:45AM
0.23
7:31PM
0.08
8:22AM
0.26
8:00PM
0.06
8:58AM
0.29
8:32PM
0.05
9:35AM
0.32
9:11PM
0.06
10:17AM
0.35
9:59PM
0.07
11:07AM
0.37
10:57PM
0.09
12:06PM
0.39
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tue
25
Sunrise-5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:09--5:09--5:09-
Sunset--6:49--6:50--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------1363-------
Temp. °C182020192122192423202019191818192020192020
Feels °C (?)191616181515131918192119181616161716151616
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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 12 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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