Surf spot

Itapirubá

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.3423, -48.7078

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.2	1.2	1	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5.2	5.6	6	6.5	6.6	6.8	6	5.8	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.5	5	5	5.8	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.5	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.7	7	5.3	6	5.3	5.6	5.9	6.5	7.1	6.3	6	5.9	9.3	6.5	9.6	9.3	10.4	9.7	10.3	10.3	10.1	9.8	8.9	8.9	8.8	8.6	8.6
Wave energy (kJ)	32	33	29	37	31	32	35	46	42	39	35	30	29	26	24	32	47	53	53	57	55	48	52	51	49	44	44	50	59	66	79	44	74	67	55	59	80	93	122	102	72	159	67	184	159	177	194	229	229	221	210	154	128	109	85	72
Wind speed (km/h)	14	17.8	14	14.3	16.4	18.5	16.8	14.5	13.2	10.5	12.9	12.3	14.3	13.7	9.5	9.2	8.5	9.1	8.3	6.8	5.5	5.4	4.9	5.2	2.6	1.4	3.8	3.1	5	11.9	14	11.5	13.2	13.2	9.1	12	17.7	20.2	13.2	5.8	5.1	4.9	2.9	10.2	20.8	26.3	25	18.1	14.3	10.4	8.4	6.2	8.4	9.5	1.6	8.4
Wind direction	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	SWGlassy	SWCross-off	NWGlassy	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	SCross	SSECross	SSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	WNWGlassy	NGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross	NCross	NCross	NCross	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NNEGlassy	WSWCross-off

Itapirubá, in Santa Catarina, Brazil, is a scenic beachbreak surf spot on the state’s southern coast, known for its relaxed atmosphere and consistent Atlantic swell exposure.

Surf character

Type: Beachbreak, with sandy bottom
Wave quality: Can produce fun, playful waves when conditions line up
Best on: South and southeast swells, with favorable offshore winds
Difficulty: Suitable for beginners on smaller days, but can also offer faster, punchier sections for intermediate surfers

What to expect

Crowds: Usually less crowded than major Brazilian surf destinations
Setting: Natural and quiet, with a laid-back local feel
Wave shape: Often soft and variable, but good sandbanks can create decent peaks and occasional barrels during stronger swells

Best conditions

Mid to low tide can work depending on the sandbanks
Light offshore winds are ideal
Larger groundswell periods can make the spot more powerful and less forgiving

Nearby vibe

Itapirubá is part of a beautiful coastal stretch with dunes, lagoons, and a more peaceful environment compared with busier surf towns in Santa Catarina. It’s a good stop for surfers looking for a mellow session in a scenic place rather than a highly groomed, world-class point break.