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Praia Cardoso Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Sul (37 surf breaks) /
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Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | |
3268 | 2542 | 1607 | 930 | 872 | 1037 | 1780 | 1354 | 1056 | 599 | 535 | 489 | 340 | 288 | 257 | 204 | 159 | 120 | 215 | 826 | 1191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 11:21AM0.53m | 00:40AM0.63m | 12:04PM0.58m | 1:07AM0.59m | 12:45PM0.63m | 1:15AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.66m | 1:06AM0.47m | 2:05PM0.67m | 1:08AM0.45m | 2:45PM0.66m | 1:20AM0.45m | 3:24PM0.61m | 6:29PM0.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM0.06m | 6:09AM0.22m | 6:27PM0.05m | 6:50AM0.17m | 7:23PM0.08m | 7:28AM0.13m | 8:17PM0.14m | 8:06AM0.09m | 9:11PM0.21m | 8:45AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.31m | 9:26AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.61m | 10:57PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 14 |
 kJ | 3268 | 2542 | 1607 | 930 | 872 | 1037 | 1780 | 1354 | 1056 | 599 | 535 | 489 | 340 | 288 | 257 | 204 | 159 | 120 | 27 | 18 | 1191 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 18 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 34 | 5 | 36 | 37 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 47 | 56 | 51 | 106 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 9 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | SE 12 | S 18 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 45 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 63 | 36 | — | — | 1 | 215 | 826 | 1009 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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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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