Surf spot

Ribanceira

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.1917, -48.6613

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	S	S	S	S	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	S	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)	5.2	5.5	5.8	6.3	6.5	6.9	6	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.1	4.7	5.5	5.8	6.1	6.1	6	6.5	6.4	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.7	7	4.7	6.5	6.4	5.7	6.3	7.5	8	7.5	7.7	7.8	8.1	8.3	8.4	8.3	8.1	8.1	8.9	9.3	9.3	9.2	8.9	8.8	8.8	8.6	8.5
Wave energy (kJ)	33	34	33	35	35	30	38	34	52	44	36	33	26	23	35	28	50	48	45	53	54	58	55	52	51	50	47	53	62	75	85	37	83	82	70	77	117	138	175	192	183	177	165	179	153	135	126	167	202	185	203	167	138	119	99	83
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	8.9	5.7	7.4	9	10.3	8.9	7.3	7	4.7	5.7	7	7.6	7.3	5.1	4.7	4	4	3.6	2.9	2.7	3.2	2.3	2.5	2	1	2.2	0.8	4.9	8.5	6.4	5.8	6.9	5.6	4.5	6.9	10.1	13	6.2	3.2	2.5	3.1	1.8	6.6	12.6	15.2	12.2	7.8	6.8	5.7	5.2	4.2	5	4.8	0.4	5.2
Wind direction	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WGlassy	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	WOffshore	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	SEGlassy	SSECross	SSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WNWGlassy	SWOffshore	SCross-off	SSECross	SCross-off	WGlassy	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	NGlassy	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NCross-on	NNWCross	NNWCross	NNEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEGlassy	EGlassy	WSWOffshore

Ribanceira, Santa Catarina, Brazil is a beach-break surf spot on the southern coast of Santa Catarina, near the town of Imbituba. It’s known for its powerful, punchy waves and relatively exposed location, which helps it pick up solid swell from the South Atlantic.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mainly beach break, with shifting sandbanks
Best conditions: Works best with south or southeast swells and winds that are light offshore or cross-offshore
Wave quality: Can offer fast, hollow sections and good shape when the sand is lined up
Crowd: Usually less crowded than some of the more famous Santa Catarina surf breaks, though it can still attract local surfers when conditions are good

Environment

Scenic stretch of coast with a more natural, less urban feel
Surfing conditions can change quickly because the sandbanks move
Strong currents and wave power can make it more suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can be inconsistent depending on sand movement
Entry/exit may be affected by shorebreak and surf size
It’s smart to check local reports before going, especially after storms or big swell pulses