10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Santinho, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
Santinho is one of Florianópolis's most consistent beaches on the north side of the island. The beach picks up E to SE swells and produces quality peaks along its length. Ancient petroglyphs on the surrounding rocks add historical interest to the area. The nearby resort development has made it more accessible but also more crowded.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 42/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 7/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 135° is 23° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 4° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (135°), size (0.7m), or wind (13 km/h from 4°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 135° (SE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 130° is 18° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 6° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (130°), size (0.7m), or wind (11 km/h from 6°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 130° (SE) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 74° is 38° off optimal 112°, barely within workable range 90°-157°.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 6s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 353° (N). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (74°), size (0.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 353°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 74° (ENE) at 6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 99° is 13° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (99°), size (0.8m), or wind (22 km/h from 175°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 99° (E) at 6s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Poor alignment: Swell from 158° is 46° off optimal 112°, barely within workable range 90°-157°.
Strong offshore: 20 km/h from 357° (N). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (158°), size (0.8m), or wind (20 km/h from 357°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 158° (SSE) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 167° is 55° off optimal 112°, barely within workable range 90°-157°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 32 km/h from 176° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (167°), size (0.8m), or wind (32 km/h from 176°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 167° (SSE) at 6s period
No alignment: Swell from 173° is outside workable range 90°-157°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 183° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (173°), size (0.6m), or wind (26 km/h from 183°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 173° (S) at 8s period
No alignment: Swell from 175° is outside workable range 90°-157°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 189° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (175°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 189°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 175° (S) at 9s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 172° is outside workable range 90°-157°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 147° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (172°), size (1.0m), or wind (14 km/h from 147°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 172° (S) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 129° is 17° off optimal 112°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 18° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
Poor conditions at Santinho. Either swell direction (129°), size (1.1m), or wind (11 km/h from 18°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 129° (SE) at 10s period
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