Surf spot

Sao Francisco do Sul

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -26.2196, -48.5021

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5.2	5.5	5.2	5.8	4.1	4.8	4.8	5.2	5	4.5	4.5	4.8	5	5	5	5	4.6	4.4	4.3	3.9	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.8	4.7	5.4	5.7	6	6.2	6.3	6.7	6.7	6.5	4.8	4.4	4.8	5	5.7	3.8	3.5	3.5	3.6	4.2	6.7	7	5.1	7.4	7.8	9.6	9.6	9.5	9.6	9.5	9.3	9.2	9.1
Wave energy (kJ)	8	8	8	9	5	10	16	23	22	13	11	12	13	14	16	17	15	12	10	7	8	8	7	8	7	10	11	12	14	14	16	16	15	8	9	12	12	11	6	6	6	5	6	8	8	5	10	12	14	17	16	17	14	12	11	8
Wind speed (km/h)	6.3	3.3	6.9	4.1	4.8	4.6	8.7	6.9	4.7	3.8	4.4	5.4	5.5	5.8	9.6	4.7	5.4	3.4	4.3	4.8	5.1	6.9	5.5	6.4	5.6	5.6	4.8	5	4.3	8.3	5.1	5.4	5.1	2.5	3.3	6.8	4.1	5.9	1.8	2.2	2.2	2.7	2.9	1.5	5.4	8.6	4.1	4.4	4.3	2.9	2.6	2.7	4.8	1.1	2.5	1.1
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São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil is one of southern Brazil’s best-known surf areas, with a mix of open Atlantic beach breaks and more sheltered, shifting sandbars depending on the beach and swell direction.

General surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach breaks
Best conditions: Solid groundswells from the south/southeast with clean offshore winds, often better after a passing front
Wave quality: Can range from fun and mellow to fast and punchy when swell lines up
Crowd level: Can get busy, especially on the more popular and consistent peaks
Skill level: Suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers, though some spots have softer sections for beginners when conditions are small

What to expect

Sandbars shift often, so the best peak can move from season to season or even week to week.
The area can produce good lefts and rights, with sections that hold shape well when the sand is right.
Winter is typically the most consistent season for surf in Santa Catarina, with larger swells and more reliable surf.
Summer tends to be smaller and more forgiving, though still surfable on the right day.

Conditions and hazards

Strong currents and rips can appear, especially during larger swells.
Some beaches can have shorebreak, making entries and exits tricky when the surf is up.
Because it’s a beach-break zone, conditions can change quickly with wind and tide.
Be mindful of local surfers, beach traffic, and changing sandbanks.

Nearby surf culture

São Francisco do Sul has a relaxed coastal vibe with a strong local surf presence, and Santa Catarina overall is one of Brazil’s top surf states. It’s a good base if you want to explore multiple nearby peaks and beach stretches.