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Level 5/10

Itapirubá

Imbituba, SC, Brazil

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Itapirubá is a versatile spot on the Santa Catarina coast where a rocky headland creates quality peaks on both sides. The north and south beaches catch different swell directions, making it a reliable option regardless of which way the ocean is sending energy. The spot sees fewer crowds than more famous nearby breaks, making it a good option for surfers willing to explore a bit further along the coast.

Itapirubá surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.2mE@9s

12km/h

1.2m@9s

12km/h

Thu5

Poor

1.0mSE@8s

23km/h

1.0m@8s

23km/h

Fri6

Poor

1.0mSSE@8s

11km/h

1.0m@8s

11km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.8mESE@8s

16km/h

0.8m@8s

16km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.3mSSE@9s

24km/h

1.3m@9s

24km/h

Mon9

Fair

2.0mSSE@11s

11km/h

2.0m@11s

11km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.4mSSE@10s

18km/h

1.4m@10s

18km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.9mSE@8s

23km/h

0.9m@8s

23km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.0mENE@9s

27km/h

1.0m@9s

27km/h

Fri13

Poor

1.2mENE@8s

25km/h

1.2m@8s

25km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Best session: AfternoonAM 20 km/h · PM 7 km/h · Tide at 12pm (0.8m)

Swell

1.2m

E(88°)

Score: 15/25

Period

Short period

Score: 4/25

Wind

12km/h

NE(39°)

Score: 15/25

Weather

22°C

1.2mm100%

First light 4:50amSunrise 5:20amSunset 6:37pmLast light 7:07pm

Windswell

0.4m@2s

Secondary

0.4m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.2m @9s E outside window

Wind12 km/h NE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:40–11:45am · risingStrike window: 12:30–7:07pm · through lowIdeal tide: mid

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

20g33

20g39

13g33

6g16

8g15

14g25

22g48

29g64

23g52

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4g10

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tidem

4:15am0.3m

12:10pm0.8m

4:50pm0.5m

9:18pm0.7m

5:04am0.3m

12:50pm0.7m

5:30pm0.5m

9:30pm0.7m

5:48am0.2m

12:10pm0.7m

5:45pm0.4m

6:30am0.4m

11:30am0.7m

6:03pm0.4m

7:07am0.7m

11:40am1.0m

7:00pm0.5m

7:52am0.5m

12:00pm0.8m

7:36pm0.2m

1:00am0.8m

8:30am0.3m

12:30pm0.6m

8:00pm0.0m

1:50am0.7m

8:52am0.2m

1:07pm0.5m

8:30pm0.0m

2:30am0.6m

9:30am0.4m

1:45pm0.6m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

4:15 am

Low · 0.31m

12:10 pm

High · 0.75m

4:50 pm

Low · 0.53m

9:18 pm

High · 0.68m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size15/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind15/25

Raw Score34/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score19/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score19

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.2m @9s E outside window

Wind12 km/h NE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (157°)
Direction range: 112° - 200°
Size range: 0.9m - 3m
Ideal size: 1.8m - 2.5m
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

5/10

Crowd level

4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Itapirubá?

Itapirubá is a beach break in Imbituba, SC, Brazil, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Itapirubá?

Itapirubá picks up swell from the ESE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. 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 Itapirubá?

A N wind is dead offshore at Itapirubá, 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 Itapirubá?

Itapirubá is at its best around mid tide.

When is the best time of year to surf Itapirubá?

The most reliable run of swell at Itapirubá comes Mar to Oct. Works year-round.

How cold is the water at Itapirubá?

The water at Itapirubá averages around 19°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Itapirubá good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Rocky headlands on both sides.

How do I get to Itapirubá?

The nearest airport on our list is FLN, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive.

What other surf spots are near Itapirubá?

The closest breaks we track are Praia da Vila (4.8 km), Itiraquera (18 km) and Cardoso Point (20 km), handy when Itapirubá isn't working. We track 4 spots around Imbituba, SC in total.