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Prainha Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Norte (41 surf breaks) /
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Prainha surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 13th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 19th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prainha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | |
241 | 149 | 108 | 73 | 36 | 130 | 116 | 84 | 60 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 142 | 1024 | 393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:25AM1.28m | 12:33PM1.28m | 1:07AM1.29m | 1:20PM1.36m | 1:47AM1.25m | 2:07PM1.41m | 2:25AM1.19m | 2:54PM1.41m | 3:02AM1.11m | 3:42PM1.36m | 3:39AM1.03m | 4:32PM1.28m | 4:16AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.17m | 7:01AM0.35m | 7:10PM0.14m | 7:18AM0.29m | 7:42PM0.17m | 7:30AM0.23m | 8:10PM0.24m | 7:47AM0.17m | 8:31PM0.34m | 8:11AM0.11m | 8:50PM0.45m | 8:41AM0.09m | 9:11PM0.56m | 9:16AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | 5:32 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 241 | 149 | 108 | 73 | 36 | 130 | 116 | 84 | 60 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 142 | 307 | 110 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | E 6 | SSE 14 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 15 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | ENE 4 | ESE 14 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | SE 15 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 14 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 2 | SSE 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | 1024 | 393 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 11 | 52 | 33 | 52 | 73 | 54 | 33 | 40 | 52 | 33 | 133 | 52 | 0 |
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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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