Surf spot

Praia do Silveira

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.0391, -48.6069

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.4	1.2	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.8
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	S	ESE	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)	4.8	5.2	5.5	6.3	6	6	7	6.3	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.4	6.3	5.2	4.7	5.5	5.9	6	6.3	6	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.2	6.3	6.1	6.1	6.3	6.5	6.8	5.2	6.5	5.8	6.2	6.3	7.8	8.1	8.1	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.6	8.8	8.6	8.3	8.2	9.6	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.3	9	8.9	8.8	8.7
Wave energy (kJ)	37	35	32	39	26	23	37	51	64	49	42	35	25	25	41	31	49	54	52	61	59	77	70	70	60	58	55	63	73	82	90	51	100	128	105	85	128	153	193	225	203	192	177	213	190	167	145	215	264	256	225	225	175	148	120	101
Wind speed (km/h)	14.3	17.1	12.1	14	17.7	17.8	16	13.8	12	10.7	11.5	13	14.3	15.5	11.3	9.4	9.4	7.9	8.3	6.7	6.6	7.2	6	4.4	4.3	4.8	4.5	2.2	6	9.8	13.7	13.9	14.1	11.2	9.6	10.7	18.3	23.2	14.6	8.7	6.4	5.2	0.4	6	15.9	18.9	17.8	15.1	14.4	13	11.4	11.3	12.6	11.4	8	5.8
Wind direction	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross	SWCross	WSWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross	SSWCross-on	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	ESEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SSWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross-off	NGlassy	NNECross-off	NECross	NECross	NNECross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	NOffshore	NCross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NCross-off	WCross-off

Praia do Silveira is one of the most famous surf beaches in Santa Catarina, Brazil, located near Garopaba. It’s known for its powerful, high-quality waves and is a favorite among experienced surfers.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beach break with strong, shifting peaks
Wave quality: Often very good, especially when a swell wraps into the bay
Skill level: Best for intermediate to advanced surfers
Power: Can be heavy and hollow, especially on bigger swells
Conditions: Works best with southeast to east swells and favorable northwest/west winds

Spot vibe

Scenic beach surrounded by green hills and rocky headlands
Less beginner-friendly due to the strong surf and currents
More of a serious surf destination than a relaxed longboard spot
Popular with locals and surfers chasing bigger, cleaner waves

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter in southern Brazil usually bring the most consistent swells
Smaller days can still be fun, but the beach often shines when there’s enough power to form clean peaks

Things to know

Can be crowded during good swell events
Conditions can change quickly
Watch for strong rips and shifting sandbanks