Surf spot

Gamboa

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -27.9589, -48.6247

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.4	1.2	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.8
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
Wind direction	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	ESECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross	NGlassy	NNEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NOnshore	WCross

Gamboa, Santa Catarina, Brazil is a scenic surf spot near the town of Garopaba, known for its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful natural setting. It’s a small, uncrowded beach break with a laid-back local vibe, often attracting surfers who want a quieter alternative to the more famous breaks in the region.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with shifting sandbanks
Best swell: Works best with southeast to south swells
Wind: Offshore winds are generally from the northwest
Skill level: Best for beginner to intermediate surfers, though conditions can occasionally offer more challenge
Wave quality: Can be playful and fun when conditions line up, but it’s typically not as powerful or consistent as the standout point breaks nearby

Conditions and atmosphere

The beach is wide, open, and scenic, with dunes and green hills nearby
Because it’s less crowded than some neighboring spots, it’s often appreciated for a peaceful surf session
It can be a good place for longboarders, learners, and surfers looking for softer waves

Things to know

As a beach break, sand movement can change the wave shape frequently
It’s worth checking nearby beaches too, since conditions can vary a lot from one cove to another
The area is popular in summer, but surf quality often improves with seasonal swell