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Level 7/10

Farol de Santa Marta

Laguna, SC, Brazil

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Farol de Santa Marta is a dramatic lighthouse point at the southern tip of Laguna, where wave quality takes a significant step up from the surrounding beaches. The point offers both lefts and rights depending on swell direction, with the right being particularly noteworthy on bigger days. The lighthouse provides a stunning backdrop and the remote location keeps crowds minimal. On large S swells, the wave can hold serious size.

Farol de Santa Marta surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.3mE@9s

15km/h

1.3m@9s

15km/h

Thu5

Poor

1.0mE@8s

27km/h

1.0m@8s

27km/h

Fri6

Poor

1.3mSE@8s

11km/h

1.3m@8s

11km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.9mE@8s

19km/h

0.9m@8s

19km/h

Sun8

Poor

2.0mSSE@11s

26km/h

2.0m@11s

26km/h

Mon9

Fair

2.4mS@11s

11km/h

2.4m@11s

11km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.6mSSE@10s

19km/h

1.6m@10s

19km/h

Wed11

Poor

1.0mSE@8s

25km/h

1.0m@8s

25km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.7mESE@9s

30km/h

0.7m@9s

30km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.3mSSE@11s

29km/h

0.3m@11s

29km/h

Groomed Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 20 km/h · PM 10 km/h · Tide at 12pm (0.7m)

Swell

1.3m

E(83°)

Score: 12/25

Period

Short period

Score: 4/25

Wind

15km/h

NE(46°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

22°C

1.4mm100%

First light 4:50amSunrise 5:20amSunset 6:38pmLast light 7:08pm

Windswell

0.3m@2s

Secondary

0.5m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @9s E outside window

Wind15 km/h NE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:23am–7:08pm · through highIdeal tide: mid

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

21g36

20g38

14g32

7g14

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32g57

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tidem

4:04am0.3m

12:15pm0.7m

4:42pm0.5m

8:54pm0.7m

4:56am0.3m

1:00pm0.7m

5:21pm0.5m

9:30pm0.6m

5:43am0.2m

12:30pm0.6m

5:45pm0.4m

6:30am0.4m

11:30am0.7m

6:04pm0.5m

7:12am0.7m

11:20am0.9m

7:03pm0.4m

7:57am0.4m

11:47am0.7m

7:42pm0.2m

1:00am0.8m

8:35am0.3m

12:16pm0.6m

8:10pm0.0m

1:30am0.6m

9:03am0.2m

12:56pm0.5m

8:38pm0.0m

2:20am0.6m

9:40am0.3m

1:30pm0.6m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

4:04 am

Low · 0.31m

12:15 pm

High · 0.72m

4:42 pm

Low · 0.53m

8:54 pm

High · 0.65m

Times shown in spot-local time.+1 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size12/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score17/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-15

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @9s E outside window

Wind15 km/h NE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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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: 1.08×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

5/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Farol de Santa Marta?

Farol de Santa Marta is a point break in Laguna, SC, Brazil, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Farol de Santa Marta?

Farol de Santa Marta picks up swell from the SE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2.2 to 2.9m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Farol de Santa Marta?

A N wind is dead offshore at Farol de Santa Marta, and anything from the NW round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Farol de Santa Marta?

Farol de Santa Marta is at its best around mid tide.

When is the best time of year to surf Farol de Santa Marta?

The most reliable run of swell at Farol de Santa Marta comes Mar to Oct. Best in autumn/winter.

How cold is the water at Farol de Santa Marta?

The water at Farol de Santa Marta averages around 18°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.