Surf spot

Praia de Cima

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.4973, -48.7488

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	SSE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	E	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)	5.3	5.7	6	6.2	6	7.8	6.4	5.8	5.3	5.3	4.8	5.5	5.7	5.7	6.2	4.8	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.2	7.3	7	6.7	6.8	6.7	6	6.7	6	6.3	6.5	5.6	6.8	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.6	7.1	7.6	7.5	8	8.8	8.9	9	9.1	8.6	8.5	8.1	9.9	9.8	9.2	9	8.9	8.8	8.8	8.5	8.4
Wave energy (kJ)	34	37	36	33	28	41	50	58	55	46	27	41	39	37	25	34	84	88	95	100	101	123	99	114	117	46	51	43	50	57	46	61	51	107	98	94	118	161	227	265	352	351	345	321	290	244	177	231	210	244	196	158	131	111	75	62
Wind speed (km/h)	10.2	19.4	15.3	13.1	16.1	15.3	16.3	16	13.3	11.2	11.8	12.5	12.9	13.7	10	6.9	6.8	6.5	5.8	6.5	5.4	7.2	6.6	4	5.6	3.6	4.7	4.7	12.1	17	14.4	11.4	12.4	9.9	8.4	12.2	18.1	16.7	13.2	9	5.2	5	3.7	5.6	14.3	18.2	19.1	17.3	12.6	9.9	10.2	11	15	14.8	9.2	6.2
Wind direction	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	WGlassy	WSWCross-off	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWCross-off	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	WNWGlassy	NEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NOnshore

Praia de Cima is a beach break in Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its scenic setting and reliable surf when conditions line up. It sits in a beautiful coastal area with a relaxed, local vibe and can offer fun waves for surfers looking for a less crowded alternative to some of the bigger-name Brazilian spots.

Surf character

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be playful and hollow at times, depending on sandbanks
Best conditions: Usually works best with a swell from the south/southeast and favorable offshore winds
Skill level: Often suitable for intermediate surfers, though beginners may find manageable peaks on smaller days

What to expect

Variable sandbanks: Like many beach breaks, wave quality changes with tides, swell, and sand movement
Crowds: Generally less intense than major surf hubs, but local surf culture is present
Scenery: Attractive natural surroundings, with a laid-back beach town atmosphere

Best for

Surfers wanting a fun, accessible beach break
Travelers exploring Santa Catarina’s surf coastline
Anyone looking for a spot with a more relaxed feel than heavily touristed breaks