Beach
both
Level 5/10

Lagoinha do Leste

Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
🚶Difficult access🏝️Remote

Lagoinha do Leste is Florianópolis's hidden paradise, a pristine beach accessible only via a challenging 2-hour hike through Atlantic Forest. The effort is rewarded with uncrowded waves breaking in one of the most beautiful natural settings on the island. A freshwater lagoon meets the sea here, creating a unique landscape. Bring supplies and allow a full day for the adventure.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
61
Fair
0.9m@11s
6km/h
Thu6
22
Poor
0.8m@8s
10km/h
Fri7
0
Poor
1.0m@9s
20km/h
Sat8
72
Good
2.1m@14s
20km/h
Sun9
33
Poor
1.5m@13s
26km/h
Mon10
27
Poor
1.8m@13s
20km/h
Tue11
31
Poor
2.4m@12s
23km/h
Wed12
57
Fair
2.0m@13s
7km/h
Thu13
49
Fair
1.9m@13s
12km/h
Fri14
49
Fair
1.5m@13s
15km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

Find Flights
Best session: AfternoonAM 4 km/h · PM 9 km/h · Tide at 12pm (0.5m)
Swell
0.9m
SSE(157°)
Score: 8/25
Period
11s
Medium period swell
Score: 23/25
Wind
6km/h
NE(49°)
Score: 21/25
Weather
18°C
0.5mm99%
First light 6:22amSunrise 6:52amSunset 5:47pmLast light 6:17pm
Secondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

Loading map...
0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
Swell
Wind
Showing forecast for today

Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:22am–6:17pm · through lowIdeal tide: mid
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
°C
17°
18°
19°
19°
18°
15°
18°
23°
24°
20°
18°
20°
18°
17°
15°
14°
15°
18°
18°
17°
15°
15°
15°
14°
13°
13°
14°
14°
15°
13°
12°
12°
13°
13°
13°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
11°
12°
12°
13°
13°
14°
14°
14°
15°
15°
3m1.5
sec
11s
11s
11s
11s
11s
8s
8s
8s
8s
8s
9s
9s
9s
9s
9s
14s
14s
14s
14s
14s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
12s
12s
12s
12s
12s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
13s
swell
windkm/h
4g10
4g16
6g17
9g19
9g23
8g28
7g19
10g26
10g23
16g40
25g55
12g24
19g44
27g60
27g61
9g20
14g32
26g58
24g59
24g50
24g50
27g59
28g63
26g63
24g56
13g28
18g41
22g50
23g52
25g53
26g54
25g55
23g59
22g62
20g57
3g20
3g10
6g13
9g20
12g25
13g32
16g35
13g33
9g30
7g26
13g28
12g30
15g34
19g39
18g40
tidem
5:18am0.7m
12:00pm0.5m
5:30pm0.6m
9:10pm0.5m
1:00am0.5m
6:30am0.7m
11:30am0.7m
4:30pm0.6m
9:30pm0.5m
3:15am0.5m
1:06pm0.9m
5:06pm0.8m
8:50pm0.8m
4:55am0.6m
12:45pm1.1m
7:00pm0.6m
5:37am0.3m
1:30pm1.1m
7:12pm0.6m
6:23am0.2m
2:12pm1.2m
7:30pm0.7m
7:10am0.3m
2:30pm1.3m
8:06pm0.7m
7:50am0.1m
2:50pm1.1m
8:30pm0.6m
12:50am0.9m
8:24am0.1m
2:50pm0.9m
8:52pm0.5m
1:16am0.8m
9:00am0.0m
2:54pm0.7m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

5:18 am
High tide - 0.66m
12:00 pm
Low tide - 0.47m
5:30 pm
High tide - 0.64m
9:10 pm
Low tide - 0.53m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

61
Fair
Components
Swell Direction12/25
Swell Size8/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind21/25
Raw Score64/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-3
Adjusted Score61/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score61

Plan Your Strike

Return flights to FLN, departing today with a 5-day trip window.

Search Flights on Skyscanner
Free Strike Report

Know when South America is about to fire

Get the best strike windows in South America — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.

Free forever. Two emails a week. Unsubscribe anytime.

Prefere português? Receba o Strike Report em português, grátis →

For real surf travel

Get the full Lagoinha do Leste trip window

Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.

10-day window

See the trip window before flights get expensive.

Unlimited alerts

Let the app watch your score threshold for you.

Custom spots

Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (135°)
Direction range
90° - 180°
Size range
0.9m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.0m
Height multiplier
0.90×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: 2-hour hiking trail access only

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Lagoinha do Leste?

Lagoinha do Leste works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Lagoinha do Leste?

Offshore wind at Lagoinha do Leste blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Lagoinha do Leste?

Lagoinha do Leste wants SE swell (90° to 180°) between 0.9m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Lagoinha do Leste?

The main season at Lagoinha do Leste is Jan-Dec. Year-round

How do I get to Lagoinha do Leste?

Fly into FLN, then allow about 45 minutes by road. 2-hour hiking trail access only

What kind of wave is Lagoinha do Leste?

Lagoinha do Leste is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Jan-Dec

Year-round

Getting There

Airport
FLN
Drive time
45 min
Data quality
community

Strike Log

Community Discussion