Surf spot

Praia da Saudade

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -26.2306, -48.4989

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	4.5	4.5	4.3	5.2	6	5.6	5.8	6.1	6.9	5.5	5.3	5	5.4	5.7	6.5	6.2	5.8	5.9	5.7	5.8	5.8	4.8	4	3.6	5.7	5.5	5.8	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.8	7.1	7	4.7	5	5.6	6	6.6	7.8	8.2	6.5	8.3	8.2	8.6	7.2	7	5.6	6.6	8.9	9.2	9.3	9.2	9.2	9.1	8.9	8.7
Wave energy (kJ)	11	11	7	10	13	8	29	39	30	40	29	26	25	28	19	25	28	22	22	26	30	24	12	9	23	26	27	33	35	36	41	44	38	18	29	36	31	25	22	24	22	20	15	15	18	15	14	20	47	57	58	56	53	48	43	35
Wind speed (km/h)	6.8	6.5	8.5	4.4	4.4	6.4	8.7	7.6	4.5	7.1	5.7	4.9	4.6	6.3	9.4	6.8	7.3	6.4	5	5.7	6.9	6.9	5.3	5.2	5.6	4.9	5.2	3.6	3.7	6.5	4.3	4.8	3.7	4.6	3.5	4.2	4.9	7.6	2.7	2.1	2.2	2.4	3.2	3.1	7.5	7.8	4.9	4	1.9	3	4.7	1.4	6.6	0.8	2.2	3.7
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Praia da Saudade is a surf spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its scenic setting and classic southern-Brazil beachbreak feel.

Surf characteristics

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy waves when swell aligns
Best conditions: Generally works best with a solid groundswell and favorable offshore winds
Wave shape: Often fast and hollow at times, but can also be more forgiving depending on sandbanks
Consistency: Moderate, with conditions changing based on sand movement and swell direction

Location vibe

Located in Santa Catarina, a state famous for having some of Brazil’s most reliable surf
The beach is typically surrounded by a relaxed coastal atmosphere
Can be a good option for surfers looking for a less famous alternative to the more crowded nearby breaks

What to expect

Beachbreak variability: Sandbars can shift, so the best peak may move around
Crowds: Usually lighter than the best-known surf spots in the region, though this depends on season and swell
Skill level: Often suitable for intermediate surfers, but can become challenging when waves get powerful

Best season

In Santa Catarina, surf is often best during the autumn and winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, when South Atlantic swells are more frequent and powerful.