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Cardoso Point

Laguna, SC, Brazil

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Cardoso Point is part of Santa Catarina's famous "Big Surf Route" and offers one of the region's best right-hand point breaks. The wave wraps around a rocky headland and produces long, walling rights with hollow sections that barrel on solid S swells. The spot is less crowded than the more famous breaks further north, making it a favorite for surfers willing to drive the extra distance. The surrounding area has a rustic, small-town feel.

Cardoso Point surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Poor

1.0mE@10s

30km/h

1.0m@10s

30km/h

Sun20

Poor

2.0mENE@11s

32km/h

2.0m@11s

32km/h

Mon21

Poor

1.8mENE@10s

19km/h

1.8m@10s

19km/h

Tue22

Poor

1.2mE@10s

25km/h

1.2m@10s

25km/h

Wed23

Fair

3.0mSSE@16s

13km/h

3.0m@16s

13km/h

Thu24

Fair

2.2mSSE@15s

21km/h

2.2m@15s

21km/h

Fri25

Poor

1.1mSSE@13s

25km/h

1.1m@13s

25km/h

Sat26

Poor

0.8mENE@7s

13km/h

0.8m@7s

13km/h

Sun27

Poor

0.6mE@8s

35km/h

0.6m@8s

35km/h

Mon28

Poor

1.1mENE@7s

13km/h

1.1m@7s

13km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 28 km/h · PM 32 km/h · Tide at 12pm (0.5m)

Swell

1.0m

E(86°)

Score: 3/25

Period

10s

Medium period swell

Score: 6/25

Wind

30km/h

NE(38°)

Score: 4/25

Weather

18°C

0.7mm100%

First light 5:38amSunrise 6:08amSunset 6:09pmLast light 6:39pm

Windswell1.0m@4sSecondary0.4mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:50am–6:39pm · through highIdeal tide: mid

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°C

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swell

windkm/h

24g44

33g56

30g53

30g52

34g57

41g70

34g67

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32g52

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21g38

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18g35

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24g42

31g55

38g66

42g73

36g76

3g33

14g27

14g34

15g42

15g43

tidem

1:30am0.2m

12:30pm0.5m

3:50am0.1m

12:45pm0.5m

4:30pm0.4m

4:20am0.3m

12:30pm0.8m

5:18pm0.6m

9:30pm0.7m

5:13am0.3m

1:00pm0.9m

5:40pm0.7m

5:52am0.4m

12:30pm1.0m

6:36pm0.6m

6:35am0.2m

1:00pm0.9m

6:56pm0.4m

7:08am0.0m

1:20pm0.7m

7:22pm0.3m

7:35am0.0m

1:42pm0.8m

7:48pm0.3m

12:55am0.9m

8:22am0.1m

1:45pm0.7m

8:20pm0.3m

1:22am0.9m

8:56am0.2m

1:40pm0.6m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

1:30 am

Low tide - 0.21m

12:30 pm

High tide - 0.50m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind4/25

Raw Score13/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-10

📉 Undersized Swell-9

⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+4

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (157°)
Direction range: 135° - 200°
Size range: 1.2m - 3.5m
Ideal size: 2.2m - 2.9m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: N (0°)
Offshore range: 315° - 45°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid

Water temp

19°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Cardoso Point?

The Cardoso Point profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Cardoso Point?

The Cardoso Point profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 315° to 45°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Cardoso Point?

The Cardoso Point scoring profile favors swell from SSE (135° to 200°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 3.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.