Praia Cardoso Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.61° S 48.82° W

Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Cardoso sea temperature is
17.6°C
3.2° 

Praia Cardoso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia Cardoso surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with S swell.

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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 31st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
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1689
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742
497
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291
219
Wind (km/h)
25
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SSW
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NW
20
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20
NNE
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N
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High Tide
2:05AM0.69m
1:41PM0.50m
2:42AM0.66m
1:56PM0.48m
3:21AM0.61m
2:15PM0.49m
4:05AM0.53m
2:34PM0.50m
9:29PM0.17m
5:01AM0.46m
2:41PM0.51m
10:16PM0.22m
11:08AM0.67m
10:51PM0.28m
Low Tide
8:33PM0.10m
9:32AM0.20m
9:10PM0.09m
10:26AM0.30m
9:51PM0.10m
6:13AM0.54m
10:42PM0.11m
5:59AM0.51m
12:37PM0.47m
7:41PM0.15m
6:01AM0.45m
2:12PM0.51m
8:08PM0.19m
8:41PM0.25m
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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.

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