Praia Cardoso surf break

Praia Cardoso surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Sul / Brazil

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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
22.3° 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 Monday (May 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
4
4
3
2
3
4
1
0
2
1
3
1
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
15
3.5
S
15
3.5
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4110
5311
4494
3824
3268
2542
1583
918
687
618
683
980
538
640
1346
573
386
279
234
233
159
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
10
NW
10
N
10
NE
10
W
5
W
5
ESE
10
NNW
10
W
15
S
20
SW
20
SW
20
S
5
NW
20
NNE
35
NE
25
NNE
10
WNW
15
SSW
cross
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:32PM0.62m
10:30AM0.47m
00:07AM0.64m
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
Low Tide
4:36AM0.32m
4:32PM0.08m
5:26AM0.27m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:30
9
Temp °C
15
15
16
16
17
19
17
17
18
18
19
19
18
18
17
16
19
20
19
21
21
12
11
13
13
14
17
15
16
17
17
17
17
16
14
13
15
15
14
17
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
15
3.5
S
15
3.5
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.8
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
Energy kJ
4110
5311
4494
3824
3268
2542
1583
918
687
618
442
980
538
640
1346
573
386
279
234
233
159
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
5
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
1.4
S
13
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
90
68
41
28
26
34
13
36
36
28
683
16
15
7
6
10
5
7
6
16
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
14
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
NE
4
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
28
22
21
21
32
3
7
8
8
7
7
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
9
1.5
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
8
0.8
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.5
SW
4
1.3
SSW
5
Energy kJ
71
181
419
16
40
6
85
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
5
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
13
6
0
1
1
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
32
0
20
97
52
0
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Sul
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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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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