Surf spot

Terceira Pedra

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.0670, -48.6076

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.8	6	6	5.5	6	6	3.4	3.7	3.3	3.1	4.5	3.6	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4	4.3	4.3	5.5	4.9	4.3	4.8	3.3	4	3.9	4	3.9	3.8	5.3	5.5	5.1	5.2	5.5	6	6.2	6.6	4.3	4.6	5.3	5.2	5.5	5	5.1	4.7	6	7.1	7.3	4.2	6.8	6.8	7	6.8	6.8	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	7	5	4	3	3	3	2	3	2	2	4	3	9	6	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	8	7	5	2	4	3	5	5	4	7	11	12	12	14	16	19	20	8	10	9	8	13	14	13	12	10	7	7	4	4	4	4	3	3	2
Wind speed (km/h)	6.4	2.4	1.5	5.2	7.1	12.3	10.2	7.2	9	6.4	9.4	5.6	6.9	8.9	8.2	10.7	3.5	7.1	5.2	3.7	10.7	9.4	12.8	3.2	4.6	15.7	12.5	10.3	9.7	9.3	11.1	5.4	5.6	4.2	4.1	3.6	3	7.3	4.7	3.3	4.6	6.6	6.6	6.2	7.6	4.9	6	6	4.6	3.9	4.6	5	4.7	3.2	2.5	1.8
Wind direction	WSWOffshore	SSWGlassy	SEGlassy	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	SCross-off	WSWOffshore	NCross-on	WSWOffshore	SSECross-off	SECross	ESECross-on	SSECross	SSECross-off	SSWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SGlassy	SECross	ESECross-on	ECross-on	EGlassy	SSEGlassy	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross	SSECross	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSEGlassy	ECross-on	ENEGlassy	NNWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSEGlassy	SSECross	SSECross-off	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWOffshore	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy

Terceira Pedra is a surf spot on the north coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its ocean exposure, solid swell reception, and powerful beachbreak conditions. It’s typically a wave for experienced surfers, especially when the swell gets bigger.

General character

Type: Beachbreak / sometimes shifting sandbar setup
Wave quality: Can be fast, hollow, and punchy
Best conditions: Clean south or southeast swells with a favorable offshore wind
Skill level: Usually intermediate to advanced; can be heavy on larger days

What to expect

The spot tends to work best when there is enough sand formation, since the banks can move with storms and currents.
On smaller days it may be more forgiving, but on stronger swells it can become powerful and shallow, producing steep takeoff zones and quick sections.
Because it’s on the Santa Catarina coast, conditions can change quickly with tide, wind, and swell direction.

Local setting

The area has the classic southern Brazil surf feel: a mix of raw Atlantic energy, variable weather, and very localized wave performance.
Nearby spots in Santa Catarina can offer alternatives depending on swell size and wind, so surfers often check multiple breaks before choosing where to paddle out.

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter often bring the most consistent swell.
Early mornings are commonly best due to lighter winds.
Mid to high tide or the right tide window may help smooth out the section, depending on the sandbar setup.