Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 31 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
23.6° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 1st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 6th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.2
E
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.8
E
2.2
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)6710101099988881514128810111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15817952770251629327522026410510017742617372597736757546289
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
E
5
NNW
10
N
30
NE
20
NNE
5
WSW
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
W
10
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
25
S
20
SSE
10
ENE
15
NNE
30
NE
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crossoncross-
off
crossoncrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:23PM
0.62
1:28AM
0.58
12:56PM
0.67
1:30AM
0.58
1:30PM
0.69
1:45AM
0.58
2:04PM
0.69
2:04AM
0.58
2:38PM
0.67
2:24AM
0.58
3:13PM
0.63
2:46AM
0.56
3:50PM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
0.02
7:55AM
0.21
8:16PM
0.06
8:18AM
0.17
8:47PM
0.12
8:39AM
0.14
9:16PM
0.19
8:55AM
0.12
9:42PM
0.26
9:08AM
0.11
10:08PM
0.32
9:21AM
0.11
10:40PM
0.38
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:14--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07-
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
2---1--3-------32----
Temp. °C252523242523252624252524252523212121242423
Feels °C (?)252425232222272727252626262625202021222122
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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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