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Level 4/10

Praia Grande SFS

São Francisco do Sul, SC, Brazil

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Praia Grande in São Francisco do Sul offers reliable surf in a charming colonial island town setting. The beach picks up swells from multiple directions and produces consistent peaks year-round. The historic town behind the beach adds cultural interest to any surf trip.

Praia Grande SFS surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.9mE@9s

8km/h

0.9m@9s

8km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.6mE@8s

14km/h

0.6m@8s

14km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.6mSE@7s

10km/h

0.6m@7s

10km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.5mE@6s

11km/h

0.5m@6s

11km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.8mSE@6s

17km/h

0.8m@6s

17km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.0mSE@9s

13km/h

1.0m@9s

13km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.8mESE@8s

7km/h

0.8m@8s

7km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.7mE@9s

11km/h

0.7m@9s

11km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.8mE@8s

15km/h

0.8m@8s

15km/h

Fri13

Poor

1.2mE@8s

14km/h

1.2m@8s

14km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 11 km/h

Swell

0.9m

E(98°)

Score: 11/25

Period

Short period

Score: 8/25

Wind

8km/h

ENE(63°)

Score: 18/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm100%

First light 4:52amSunrise 5:22amSunset 6:33pmLast light 7:03pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

—

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @9s E outside window

Wind8 km/h ENE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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windkm/h

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6g14

8g23

11g29

11g26

14g32

15g35

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15g38

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11g26

13g29

14g37

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15g42

tidem

1:36am0.8m

5:30am0.3m

10:11am1.1m

5:54pm0.6m

10:06pm1.1m

6:02am0.3m

11:10am1.2m

6:30pm0.7m

6:40am0.4m

11:46am1.2m

6:00pm0.5m

6:40am0.5m

12:33pm1.3m

5:06pm0.5m

1:02am1.5m

5:47am0.7m

1:22pm1.6m

6:02pm0.7m

1:26am1.7m

6:26am0.6m

1:48pm1.3m

6:30pm0.3m

2:12am1.4m

6:58am0.3m

2:20pm1.1m

7:04pm0.0m

2:55am1.1m

7:26am0.3m

2:54pm1.0m

7:37pm0.0m

3:40am1.1m

8:00am0.3m

3:30pm1.0m

Night

Tide times today

1:36 am

High · 0.78m

5:30 am

Low · 0.30m

10:11 am

High · 1.12m

5:54 pm

Low · 0.60m

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

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size11/25

Swell Period8/25

Wind18/25

Raw Score37/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-4

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score23/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score23

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @9s E outside window

Wind8 km/h ENE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (157°)
Direction range: 112° - 200°
Size range: 0.9m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.4m - 1.7m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Praia Grande SFS?

Praia Grande SFS is a beach break in São Francisco do Sul, SC, Brazil, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Praia Grande SFS?

Praia Grande SFS 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 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.4 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s 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 Praia Grande SFS?

A N wind is dead offshore at Praia Grande SFS, 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 Praia Grande SFS?

Praia Grande SFS isn't especially fussy about tide and generally works through the cycle, so swell and wind matter more here. Big tides can still change how it breaks, so it's worth checking before you paddle out.

When is the best time of year to surf Praia Grande SFS?

Praia Grande SFS works year-round. Year-round.

How cold is the water at Praia Grande SFS?

The water at Praia Grande SFS averages around 20°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 Praia Grande SFS good for beginners?

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