Surf spot

Praia do Forte

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.1633, -48.5332

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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	4.6	4.5	4.6	5	4	4.3	4.8	5.2	5.3	5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.8	5	5.1	5	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.9	4	4	4.3	5.3	5.5	5.8	6	6.2	6.3	6.8	7	7	3.8	4.5	5.2	5.3	6.3	7.5	7.8	7	7.8	7.8	8.2	8.6	7.3	5.8	7.7	9.1	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.6	9.5	9.2	9.1
Wave energy (kJ)	6	6	5	5	4	8	17	23	22	21	13	12	11	14	15	17	16	12	13	14	16	9	6	8	13	14	14	15	16	19	22	22	21	7	11	15	12	10	10	8	9	8	6	5	6	5	7	12	19	22	24	21	21	21	17	15
Wind speed (km/h)	6.8	6.5	8.5	4.4	4.4	6.4	8.7	7.6	4.5	7.1	5.7	4.9	4.6	6.3	9.4	6.8	7.3	6.4	5	5.7	6.9	6.9	5.3	5.2	5.6	4.9	5.2	3.6	3.7	6.5	4.3	4.8	3.7	4.6	3.5	4.2	4.9	7.6	2.7	2.1	2.2	2.4	3.2	3.1	7.5	7.8	4.9	4	1.9	3	4.7	1.4	6.6	0.8	2.2	3.7
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Praia do Forte in northern Santa Catarina, Brazil is a scenic beach break known for its powerful Atlantic swell, warm-water vibe, and beautiful setting near the historic Forte de São José da Ponta Grossa area.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with shifting sandbanks
Best swell direction: Often works well with south and southeast swells
Wind: Offshore conditions are usually best with northwesterly or light northerly winds
Wave quality: Can range from fun, mellow peaks to fast, punchy, hollow waves when the banks and swell line up
Crowds: Usually moderate, but can get busy on good days

What to expect

A versatile spot that can offer lefts and rights depending on sand movement
Best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers when the surf gets bigger and more powerful
Can be more forgiving on smaller days, making it approachable for progressing surfers too
The beach and surrounding coastline make it a great place for a relaxed surf session with a scenic backdrop

Local vibe

Typical Santa Catarina surf culture: friendly but competitive on good swell
The area has a mix of locals and visitors, especially during holiday periods
Water is usually comfortable compared with colder southern Brazil spots, though a wetsuit may still help in winter

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter often bring the most consistent and powerful swells
Summer can still be fun, but conditions are generally smaller and more variable