Surf spot

Itapirubá Norte

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.3368, -48.7047

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8
Wave direction	E	E	E	SSE	SSE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SE	E	ENE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	7.9	7.9	7.5	9.8	10	6.8	6.7	4.9	5	5.8	6.2	5.8	6.3	6.2	5.7	4.8	5.7	5.2	5.3	7	7	5.6	5	5.5	6.2	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.4	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.8	7	5.7	6	6.3	6.4	6.9	6.8	6.4	6	6.3	9.9	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.4	9.3
Wave energy (kJ)	84	72	58	75	67	25	39	37	31	39	29	43	48	49	48	23	28	22	16	22	17	21	27	34	41	50	49	54	55	56	49	35	35	48	56	71	61	78	72	47	97	116	92	133	145	106	87	89	204	212	210	206	179	159	137	116
Wind speed (km/h)	4.7	3.6	10.1	9.7	13.8	9	17.4	6.8	17.1	18.2	16.3	14.1	17.9	21.3	16.5	10.8	10.2	8.1	10	8.9	5.4	1.3	6	7.8	8.8	14.3	7.6	15.1	16.9	10.5	15.3	17.4	11.4	6.6	6.9	7.2	10	6.1	13.4	7.8	8.7	7.2	13.6	17.5	16.1	14.9	10.8	4.8	3.9	3.7	6.8	15	20.4	27	20.7	15.4
Wind direction	WGlassy	EGlassy	NNEOnshore	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	SWOffshore	NOnshore	WCross-off	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	NEGlassy	ENECross-on	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	ENECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NCross-on	NOnshore	ENECross-on	ECross-on	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore

Itapirubá Norte is a beach break in Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its long sandy stretch and fairly exposed Atlantic swell exposure. It’s part of the larger Itapirubá area near Imbituba, a region that gets regular surf thanks to consistent South Atlantic swells.

Surf characteristics

Type: Beach break
Wave shape: Can offer fun, peaky waves with some sections that work best on a good swell
Best conditions: Typically responds well to south and southeast swells
Wind: Often best with light offshore winds from the west/northwest, depending on the day
Tide: Can vary with tide, but sandbanks usually make the biggest difference

What to expect

Can be playful and forgiving on smaller days
On bigger swells, it can become more powerful and hollow, with shifting sandbars
Because it’s a beach break, the quality can change quickly as sand moves around

Atmosphere

Generally a less urban, more relaxed surf setting than major city beaches
Scenic coastal surroundings and a laid-back beach vibe
Good option for surfers looking for a less crowded alternative in the Santa Catarina surf zone

Skill level

Often suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days
Can challenge more experienced surfers when the swell is larger and the beachbreak gets punchier