Surf spot

Bombinhas

Forecast conditions and map view for Bombinhas in Brazil, Santa Catarina North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -27.1484, -48.4895

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE
Wave period (s)	4.5	4.5	5.2	5.2	5.5	6	6.4	6.2	5	4.6	4.6	4.8	5.4	6.1	6.3	5.3	4.7	4	4.2	3.8	3.9	5.2	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.1	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.8	6.5	6.6	5.7	5	4.5	4.5	4.6	6.3	6.4	4.7	3.9	3.6	3.6	5.8	5.8	6.7	6.3	8.9	8.8	8.6	8.5	8.4	9.1	8.4	8.3	7.4
Wave energy (kJ)	14	16	15	13	11	9	8	10	9	7	9	10	8	7	5	9	10	7	7	5	4	8	10	11	13	14	15	15	16	16	19	17	11	10	12	10	7	7	6	6	8	5	4	7	4	6	5	9	9	10	8	7	8	7	7	5
Wind speed (km/h)	6.2	3.3	3.5	3.8	8.5	9.5	9.7	4.6	3.9	4.2	4.4	4.2	6.5	8.8	9.7	10	6.8	6.5	6.2	4.2	4.3	5.6	5.2	3.9	4.3	4.8	4.1	2.8	1.5	11	8	3.4	3.2	2.2	2.3	2.6	7.6	11.2	7.7	7.1	5.4	3.3	2.6	2.8	7.9	8.4	3.3	2.6	1.9	2.3	2.3	5.2	5.6	4.7	4	2.3
Wind direction	NWCross-off	SGlassy	WSWGlassy	SEGlassy	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SECross-on	SSEGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SCross	SCross	SSECross-on	SSECross	SSWCross-off	SCross	SCross	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSEGlassy	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEGlassy	EOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WSWOffshore	NWCross-off	NGlassy	NGlassy	NWGlassy

Bombinhas, Santa Catarina (North coast of SC), Brazil — surf spot description

Bombinhas is a small peninsula and beach town in northern Santa Catarina known more for its beautiful scenery, clear water, and summer tourism than for big, consistent surf. The area has several beaches that can work on the right swell, but conditions are often highly beach-dependent and can vary a lot with wind, tide, and swell direction.

Surf character

Best on smaller to medium swells for most beaches
Often fun and playful rather than powerful
Can become fast and punchy when a good south or southeast swell lines up
Many spots are protected or semi-protected, so they may need a specific angle to break well
Generally better for intermediate surfers, though some beaches can suit beginners on small days

Wave type

Mostly beach breaks
Some sections can offer peaky A-frames
Sandbars shift often, so wave quality changes through the season

Conditions

Best winds: usually light offshore or calm early mornings
Onshore winds are common later in the day and can reduce quality
Tides matter a lot; certain beaches work better on mid to low tide, depending on sand conditions

What to expect

In the right conditions, you can find clean, fun rides with decent shape
On crowded summer days, the lineup can get busy due to tourism
Water is usually more inviting than in southern Brazil, with a milder feel, though it still cools down in winter

Atmosphere

Bombinhas is a tourist-heavy, scenic surf destination with lots of beaches, coves, and easy access. It’s a nice place to combine surfing with snorkeling, beach trips, and relaxed coastal travel.

Summary

Bombinhas is a scenic, variable beach-break surf destination with occasional fun waves, best suited to surfers who don’t mind checking multiple beaches and waiting for the right swell/wind combo.