Surf spot

Praia do Bispo

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.4692, -48.6071

Metric
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Wave period (s)	4.8	5	5.3	5.6	6	6.4	6.8	5.8	6	5	4.7	4.7	5.3	5.5	6	6	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.2	5	4.8	4.5	4.4	5.2	5.6	5.9	6.1	6.3	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.5	5.9	5.3	5.5	5.9	7.2	7.1	6.1	6	5.5	5.5	7.3	8	7	6.8	10.1	10.1	10	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.4	9.2	9.1
Wave energy (kJ)	23	22	19	21	20	22	21	53	50	45	33	26	28	32	31	31	36	32	27	29	32	32	28	24	35	42	47	53	59	63	72	75	63	54	38	41	30	35	32	20	25	26	23	19	18	21	16	47	64	67	65	60	60	48	39	35
Wind speed (km/h)	4	6.9	10.7	6.9	11.8	12.5	18.8	12.1	6.5	5.4	5.4	6.3	9.7	13	15.8	15.6	16	14	12.4	9	6.9	6.4	6.3	5.2	6.1	7.8	5.4	5.5	6.6	6.3	7	12.4	10.8	10.3	7.3	9.2	10	8.8	7.4	7.9	6.4	4.3	2.3	3.9	7	8.1	6.1	4.9	3.2	5.8	5.8	4.7	5.2	5.1	3.7	3.3
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Praia do Bispo is a surf spot on the north coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, in an area known for powerful Southern Atlantic swell and often moody, changing conditions.

Quick surf description

Type of wave: Beach break / sometimes mixed sandbank conditions
Best on: S/SE swells with a clean W/NW wind
Wave quality: Can produce fast, punchy, hollow sections when sandbanks line up
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced depending on size and conditions
Crowd: Often less crowded than the most famous Santa Catarina breaks, but can still get busy when conditions are good

What to expect

Praia do Bispo tends to work well when a solid swell hits the Santa Catarina coast. Like many spots in the region, it can be strong and energetic, with short-period beachbreak peaks that shift with the sand. On the right day it may offer: - steep takeoffs - quick barrels or heavy lips - good lefts and rights depending on the bank setup - more size and power than a beginner-friendly beach

Best conditions

Swell direction: South to southeast
Wind: Offshore or light west/northwest
Tide: Often better at mid tide, though this can vary by sandbank
Season: Typically stronger and more consistent in the austral winter and early spring

Caution

This is the kind of spot that can change a lot after storms, and the waves may be powerful, shallow, and inconsistent if the sand isn’t right. Check local reports before heading out.