Prainha surf break

Prainha surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil

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Prainha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Prainha sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prainha this week:

The surf forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Prainha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
1.6
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
SE
15
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
1.5
SSE
7
0.8
SE
9
1.7
SSE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
285
86
51
147
61
39
22
210
93
376
107
66
45
34
26
13
53
83
51
28
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SW
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
W
10
NE
10
NW
5
WSW
10
SE
10
WSW
5
WSW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
10:28PM0.98m
10:24AM1.02m
11:14PM1.03m
11:23AM1.09m
11:55PM1.08m
12:14PM1.16m
00:34AM1.12m
1:00PM1.22m
1:10AM1.13m
1:42PM1.25m
1:45AM1.13m
2:22PM1.27m
2:19AM1.12m
Low Tide
5:20PM0.39m
6:00AM0.60m
5:55PM0.37m
6:15AM0.50m
6:23PM0.35m
6:27AM0.40m
6:46PM0.35m
6:41AM0.30m
7:08PM0.35m
7:01AM0.22m
7:30PM0.36m
7:25AM0.15m
7:54PM0.38m
7:52AM0.11m
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rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
2
3
1
1
3
6
Temp °C
19
18
18
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
17
18
18
17
18
19
18
19
19
19
18
17
19
20
21
21
21
22
18
16
16
17
18
18
17
17
18
18
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
SE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
SE
13
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.2
ENE
5
1
SE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
49
96
86
51
28
61
19
7
20
2
132
107
66
45
34
26
13
53
83
51
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
11
0.4
E
6
0.1
SE
19
0.3
SE
18
0.6
SE
15
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
E
5
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
19
12
15
49
147
17
7
14
4
1
5
5
5
1
5
5
4
13
9
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
S
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
14
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
8
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
E
4
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
21
53
4
4
4
7
39
22
5
1
4
3
2
3
17
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
8
0.4
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
1.5
SSE
7
0.8
SE
9
1.7
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
4
Energy kJ
285
10
10
210
93
376
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
100
0
0
28
4
4
52
61
61
80
61
0
128
0
11
224
140
0
128
0
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Catarina - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
2
1
4
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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Information about the Prainha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Prainha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prainha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prainha 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 (Prainha) 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 Prainha 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.

Prainha is 14 km (9 miles) from Sao Francisco do Sul. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sao Francisco do Sul. Sao Francisco do Sul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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