Surf spot

Ibiraquera

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.1537, -48.6459

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	S	S	S	S	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	S	SSE	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)	5.2	5.5	5.8	6.3	6.5	6.9	6	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.1	4.7	5.5	5.8	6.1	6.1	6	6.5	6.4	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.7	7	4.7	6.5	6.4	5.7	6.3	7.5	8	7.5	7.7	7.8	8.1	8.3	8.4	8.3	8.1	8.1	8.9	9.3	9.3	9.2	8.9	8.8	8.8	8.6	8.5
Wave energy (kJ)	33	34	33	35	35	30	38	34	52	44	36	33	26	23	35	28	50	48	45	53	54	58	55	52	51	50	47	53	62	75	85	37	83	82	70	77	117	138	175	192	183	177	165	179	153	135	126	167	202	185	203	167	138	119	99	83
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	8.9	5.7	7.4	9	10.3	8.9	7.3	7	4.7	5.7	7	7.6	7.3	5.1	4.7	4	4	3.6	2.9	2.7	3.2	2.3	2.5	2	1	2.2	0.8	4.9	8.5	6.4	5.8	6.9	5.6	4.5	6.9	10.1	13	6.2	3.2	2.5	3.1	1.8	6.6	12.6	15.2	12.2	7.8	6.8	5.7	5.2	4.2	5	4.8	0.4	5.2
Wind direction	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross-off	SWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SWCross	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WGlassy	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross	SSWCross	WCross-off	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSWCross	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WNWGlassy	SWCross	SCross-on	SSECross-on	SCross-on	WGlassy	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	NGlassy	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross	NNECross-off	NCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNEGlassy	ENECross-on	ENEGlassy	EGlassy	WSWCross-off

Ibiraquera, Santa Catarina, Brazil is a beautiful and versatile surf destination on Brazil’s south coast, known for its lagoon-and-ocean setting, laid-back vibe, and relatively uncrowded lineups compared with bigger Brazilian surf cities.

Surf character

Wave type: Beachbreak, with shifting sandbanks and occasional inside peaks
Best for: Beginners to advanced surfers, depending on swell size and sand conditions
Wave quality: Can be very fun and clean when a solid swell lines up with offshore winds
Consistency: More seasonal and condition-dependent than major surf hubs, but still worth checking regularly

Conditions

Swells: Picks up South and Southeast Pacific swells well
Wind: Offshore winds can make it quite good; onshore winds can quickly spoil the session
Tide sensitivity: Varies by sandbar, but tide can strongly affect shape and power
Water temperature: Mild to cool for Brazil; a spring suit is often comfortable, especially in winter

Atmosphere

Ibiraquera has a relaxed, nature-focused feel, with dunes, lagoon scenery, and a slower pace than nearby busier beach towns. It’s popular with surfers, kitesurfers, and travelers looking for a more laid-back coastal base.

Best season

Autumn and winter (roughly March to September): Often the most reliable period for surf due to stronger Southern Hemisphere swell activity
Summer: Can still produce fun waves, but often smaller and more dependent on local conditions

Nearby appeal

The area is also attractive for: - Kitesurfing and wind sports - Lagoon activities - Scenic beaches and relaxed beach-town atmosphere