Surf spot

Vermelha

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.1145, -48.6356

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	E	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	7.5	7.5	7.1	6.8	7.1	5.8	5.2	5.2	4.8	5.6	6	6	6.5	6.3	5.3	4.7	4.7	4.9	5.1	5.3	6.7	6	5.3	5.2	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.2	5.8	6	6.3	6.5	6.7	7	5.8	6.7	6.8	7.1	7.2	7.4	7.6	7.5	8.3	7.8	8.4	8.6	8.6	8.7	8.7	8.6	8.5
Wave energy (kJ)	77	68	55	45	36	23	43	37	37	42	32	37	43	48	55	30	29	21	21	18	16	19	34	33	47	48	46	49	54	46	41	41	37	45	64	78	87	86	72	49	85	122	118	140	168	172	170	203	137	192	190	186	181	162	140	122
Wind speed (km/h)	2.5	2.7	5.2	4.7	8.2	4.5	11.3	5.1	6.5	6	7.2	6.6	10.6	13.1	8.5	5.4	5.1	4	4.5	4	4	1.8	0.4	3.4	3.3	6.1	2.3	4.7	8.9	4.3	4.9	7.9	4.1	2.2	2.4	4.7	6.3	3.2	6.7	3.3	4.1	3.3	4.3	8.9	9.4	7.6	4.8	3.5	2.9	2.8	4.5	8.2	12.5	15.1	9.2	6
Wind direction	NWGlassy	ESEGlassy	NNECross-on	NGlassy	NNECross-on	WSWGlassy	NCross-on	WOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	WGlassy	SGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NECross-on	NNEGlassy	EGlassy	ENEOnshore	NEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEGlassy	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	ENEOnshore	ESEGlassy	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWGlassy	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on

Vermelha, Santa Catarina, Brazil is typically a small, local beachbreak on the Santa Catarina coast, known more for its scenic setting and regional consistency than for being a world-famous heavy reef or point break.

Quick description

Wave type: Beachbreak
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though it can handle beginners on smaller days
Conditions: Usually works best with a clean S/SSE or ESE swell and light offshore winds
Shape: Can offer short, punchy peaks and fun sections rather than long rides
Crowd: Often local and relatively low-key compared with more famous Brazilian surf towns

What it’s like

Vermelha tends to be a classic Southern Brazil beachbreak: the sandbanks can shift, so quality changes with the season and storms. On a good day it can be fun and playful, with decent barrels or hollow sections when the sand lines up and the swell gets some push. On smaller days it may be softer and more forgiving.

Best time

Season: Autumn and winter usually bring the most consistent swell in Santa Catarina
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal
Tide: Often tide-sensitive, with better shape depending on the sandbanks

Vibe and surroundings

Santa Catarina has one of Brazil’s strongest surf cultures, so Vermelha fits into a coastline where surfing is a big part of local life. Expect beautiful coastal scenery, often with green hills, rocky headlands, and a laid-back beach atmosphere.