Surf spot

Gravatá (1 e 2)

Forecast conditions and map view for Gravatá (1 e 2) in Brazil, Santa Catarina North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.8319, -48.6220

Metric
Metric	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00
Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.7	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	E	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5	4.9	5	5.2	6	6.3	6.3	5.8	4.8	4.5	4.5	5	5.5	6.3	6.3	5.3	5	4.3	4	4.3	4.4	4.8	5.4	4.7	5.1	5.2	5.5	6	6.2	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.7	4.7	5.8	5.5	6.7	7.1	6.2	5.3	5	5.8	6.9	7.2	8	10.1	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.2	10.1	9.7	9.4	9.3	9.2
Wave energy (kJ)	24	25	24	22	23	14	19	30	36	19	18	18	19	18	13	23	22	19	12	14	15	11	16	19	21	22	25	33	35	37	42	39	39	19	34	23	22	18	12	15	19	16	12	9	11	14	22	28	31	31	30	29	24	20	18	15
Wind speed (km/h)	13.2	11.8	15.1	6.8	18.6	27.2	30.9	27.1	15.8	9.3	9.6	15.1	17.3	23.4	27	28.6	20.7	21.4	19.2	18.7	12.1	12.6	9.7	8.8	9.6	9.5	8.4	5.6	8.4	18.6	26.4	15	12.6	4.7	9	15.8	14.8	19.9	22.3	24.7	21.6	17.7	13.7	9.2	9	11	9.5	15	16.1	13.7	5.1	9.7	6.8	7.3	9.6	8.4
Wind direction	NWOffshore	SSECross-on	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SWCross	SSWCross	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross-off	SEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SGlassy	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SEOnshore	EOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	NNECross	NWOffshore	WSWCross-off	NCross-off	NNECross	NNECross	NCross-off

Gravatá is a beachbreak in northern Santa Catarina, usually referring to two nearby peak zones: Gravatá 1 and Gravatá 2. It’s known for fast, punchy waves that can handle a bit of size, offering fun and sometimes hollow sections when the sandbanks line up well. The waves are typically best with offshore winds and a solid S/SSE swell, with conditions varying a lot depending on sand movement.

Surf characteristics

Type: Sandy beachbreak
Wave quality: Can range from playful to powerful and hollow
Best swell: South / Southeast swell
Best wind: West / Northwest offshore winds
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced when bigger or more hollow; beginners on smaller, softer days

What to expect

Multiple peaks along the beach
Can get crowded when the waves are good
Strong currents and shifting banks after storms
Works best with the right sand setup

Vibe

Gravatá has a more local, low-key feel compared with some of the bigger-name Brazilian surf zones. It can be an excellent option if you’re looking for quality beachbreak peaks in northern Santa Catarina without the same level of mainstream attention.