Surf spot

ilha do grants

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.6960, -48.6750

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.7	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	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	5	5	5.2	5.9	6.2	6.3	5.9	4.8	4.7	4.7	5.2	5.4	6	6.3	5.4	5	4.3	4.3	4.8	4.7	4.3	4.4	4.5	5	5.3	5.3	5.8	6	6.5	6.5	5.5	6.5	4	5.1	5.6	5.8	7.1	6.6	5.3	5	4.7	6	7	6.8	9.8	10	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.2	9.8	9.6	9.3	9.2	8.8
Wave energy (kJ)	22	24	22	19	19	12	17	30	36	20	18	18	18	15	13	21	22	19	15	15	15	12	13	17	21	22	19	26	29	32	35	24	30	14	25	21	18	16	13	14	18	14	7	9	8	13	20	25	28	27	27	25	21	18	15	14
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
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Ilha do Gravatá — often referred to by surfers in the north coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil — is a scenic, more off-the-beaten-path surf area known for its beachbreak and reef/point-style waves depending on the exact stretch and conditions.

Surf description

Wave type: Mostly sand-bottom beachbreak in the broader area, with some spots around the island/coastline that can offer more defined peaks and cleaner lines when a swell hits.
Best swell: Works best with south and southeast swells, which are common along the Santa Catarina coast.
Wind: Westerly winds are generally cleaner offshore or cross-offshore, while east/northeast winds can make it choppy.
Wave quality: Can be fast, punchy, and fun, especially when the sandbars line up. On good days, it can produce longer, well-shaped walls.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than the famous Florianópolis breaks, but localism and conditions can vary.
Level: Suits intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s bigger or more powerful; smaller days can be friendly for progressing surfers.

Setting

Santa Catarina’s north coast is known for: - Consistent surf exposure - Beautiful coastline - Cooler water by Brazilian standards - A mix of quiet natural areas and developing beach towns