Surf spot

Praia Grande, São Francisco do Sul

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.2359, -48.5026

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	6.2	6	6	5.8	5.7	5.3	6.3	4.2	3.7	5.3	4.7	4.2	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.5	3.9	3.9	3.9	4.3	5.7	6.2	5.5	5.8	5.2	5.3	5.8	6.2	6.5	6.8	6	4.5	4.7	4.9	5.5	5.3	6.2	7.3	7.8	8.2	8.6	8.2	8	8.3	8.5	8.8	8.7	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	14	9	8	6	6	6	5	5	3	8	6	5	14	10	14	14	13	12	10	11	9	11	12	12	6	5	6	8	11	18	14	22	22	22	25	31	37	40	25	16	17	18	20	23	21	17	16	14	13	9	13	12	13	12	10	11
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	2.5	3.5	7.2	10.1	7.4	9.1	2.9	6.2	4.8	7.1	3.1	3.3	4.9	8.4	5.9	4.6	8.2	6.9	2.4	6.8	5.8	6.5	8.1	6.3	12.4	10.5	7.9	7.6	8.5	9.1	2.9	2.3	1.5	2.6	3.8	2.8	6.2	5.9	4.2	3.1	6.8	3.4	4.8	6.6	6.3	4.1	2.9	2.3	2.7	4.4	4	4.1	4.1	1.8	0.7
Wind direction	NNWOffshore	WGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NECross-off	SOnshore	WNWGlassy	NOffshore	WSWGlassy	SSEOnshore	SEGlassy	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SOnshore	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSEGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SSECross-on	SSEOnshore	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ECross	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNEGlassy	SSWGlassy	SOnshore	SSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSECross-on	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	NGlassy

Praia Grande, São Francisco do Sul (Santa Catarina, Brazil) is one of the better-known surf beaches on the north coast of Santa Catarina. It sits on the Atlantic side of São Francisco do Sul, a scenic island/peninsula town with a strong surf culture and easy access to other nearby breaks.

Wave and beach character

Beach break: Mostly a sandy beach break with shifting peaks, so the setup can change with sandbars and swell direction.
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy waves and good rippable sections when conditions line up.
Best conditions: Generally works best with a solid swell, favorable sandbanks, and lighter winds.
Skill level: Often suitable for intermediate surfers, though on bigger or more powerful days it can challenge advanced surfers too.

Conditions and exposure

The spot is exposed to Atlantic swell, so it can pick up energy well.
Wind and tide have a big influence on quality.
Like many beach breaks in southern Brazil, it can be powerful and fast, especially when the swell gets up.

Atmosphere

Praia Grande is known for a laid-back beach vibe with local surfers and visitors.
São Francisco do Sul itself is a charming historic destination, so the surf trip often combines waves with culture, beaches, and good scenery.

Nearby surf context

The region of Santa Catarina North has several well-known surf beaches and consistent wave options, which makes São Francisco do Sul a solid base for surf exploration.