Surf spot

Ferrugem

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.0777, -48.6266

Metric
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Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	S	ESE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	4.8	5.2	5.5	6.3	6	6	7	6.3	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.4	6.3	5.2	4.7	5.5	5.9	6	6.3	6	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.2	6.3	6.1	6.1	6.3	6.5	6.8	5.2	6.5	5.8	6.2	6.3	7.8	8.1	8.1	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.6	8.8	8.6	8.3	8.2	9.6	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.3	9	8.9	8.8	8.7
Wave energy (kJ)	37	35	32	39	26	23	37	51	64	49	42	35	25	25	41	31	49	54	52	61	59	77	70	70	60	58	55	63	73	82	90	51	100	128	105	85	128	153	193	225	203	192	177	213	190	167	145	215	264	256	225	225	175	148	120	101
Wind speed (km/h)	14.3	17.1	12.1	14	17.7	17.8	16	13.8	12	10.7	11.5	13	14.3	15.5	11.3	9.4	9.4	7.9	8.3	6.7	6.6	7.2	6	4.4	4.3	4.8	4.5	2.2	6	9.8	13.7	13.9	14.1	11.2	9.6	10.7	18.3	23.2	14.6	8.7	6.4	5.2	0.4	6	15.9	18.9	17.8	15.1	14.4	13	11.4	11.3	12.6	11.4	8	5.8
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Ferrugem, Santa Catarina, Brazil is a well-known beachbreak near the town of Garopaba on Brazil’s southern coast. It’s one of the more famous surf beaches in the state, offering fun, punchy waves and a lively beach-town atmosphere.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Beachbreak with shifting sandbanks
Best swell direction: Typically works well on S to SE swells
Best wind: Offshore NW winds are often ideal
Wave quality: Can be very good when the sandbanks line up, with fast, hollow sections at times
Skill level: Suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers, though beginners may find smaller days manageable

What to expect

Ferrugem can produce: - Powerful beachbreak peaks - Lefts and rights depending on the banks - Crowds, especially in good conditions and during peak season - A generally laid-back surf culture with beach bars, surf shops, and a young, active crowd

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter (southern hemisphere) often bring the most consistent and powerful swells
Spring and summer can still have good surf, but conditions are usually smaller and more variable

Local vibe

Ferrugem is both a surf spot and a popular beach destination. The area has: - A relaxed, youthful feel - Good access to food, drinks, and accommodations - A mix of local surfers and travelers

Notes

Because it’s a beachbreak, conditions can change quickly with tides, sand movement, and wind. Checking local forecasts and speaking with locals or surf schools is helpful before paddling out.