Surf spot

Palmas

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -27.3220, -48.5355

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Wave period (s)	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.5	4.9	5	5.3	4.5	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.4	4.7	4.7	4.2	4	4	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.7	4.8	5.9	5.8	5.7	4	4.2	4	3.9	4.7	4.7	3.8	3.5	3.5	3.5	4	4	4.3	5.8	4.8	5	5.2	5.2	6.7	6.7	5.7	5.5	5.8
Wave energy (kJ)	9	9	10	7	6	4	5	8	8	6	6	6	6	7	8	7	6	5	4	3	3	4	4	5	5	6	6	7	6	6	8	9	7	6	6	4	3	4	6	7	4	3	2	3	2	2	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	3
Wind speed (km/h)	4.1	0.4	4.9	4.8	8	10.9	8.9	2.9	3.3	4.2	4.7	3.9	4.3	8	6.5	8	6.6	6.5	5.9	5.8	4.3	4.9	4.7	3.4	3.8	4.8	4	3.1	3.4	10.7	7.3	6.1	4.4	4.7	3.6	4.2	6	11.8	10	8.5	5	2.9	1.5	2.1	7.7	9.2	4.6	2.5	3.2	3.9	2.6	2.6	9.4	7.5	3.9	3.8
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Palmas, Santa Catarina (North), Brazil is a scenic and relatively relaxed surf destination on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, near the town of Governador Celso Ramos. It’s known for its beautiful natural setting, clearer water than many mainland Brazilian beaches, and a mix of beachbreak and shifting sandbar waves depending on swell and tide.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Consistency: Can be quite good when a solid swell lines up, but conditions are more dependent on sand movement than point or reef spots.
Wave quality: Often produces fun, punchy surf, especially with favorable winds and medium to larger swells.
Best conditions: Typically works best with offshore winds and a swell direction that wraps into the bay/beach properly.
Skill level: Beginner to advanced, depending on the day. Smaller, mellow days can be beginner-friendly, while larger swells can get powerful and more challenging.

Beach and setting

Palmas is one of the better-known beaches in the region for its clean, attractive coastline and holiday vibe.
The area tends to be more residential and seasonal than urban, with vacation homes and tourist activity increasing in summer.
Water clarity and scenery are often considered a big plus compared with many other parts of the Brazilian coast.

Crowd and vibe

The spot can be crowded during peak holiday periods, especially in summer and on good swell days.
Outside peak season, the atmosphere is usually more laid-back.
Localism is generally not extreme compared with some other surf zones, but standard surf etiquette still matters.

Best time of year

Autumn and winter often bring more consistent Southern Ocean swells and better surf conditions.
Spring and summer can be smaller and more variable, though still surfable on the right day.
Santa Catarina in general is one of Brazil’s most reliable surf states because it can receive swell from multiple directions.

Hazards / things to know

Rip currents can be strong, especially on bigger days.
As a beachbreak, the spot can change a lot with sandbars and weather.
Holiday traffic and parking can be an issue in high season.