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Best on southeast swell with west-northwest offshore wind, and low tide is the cleaner window.
Surf GuideSanta Catarina
Guarda do Embau
Guarda do Embau is a famous river-mouth surf town in southern Santa Catarina, where the Madre River meets a stone headland and long lefts can peel when the swell and tide line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Guarda do Embau in Santa Catarina.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSanta Catarina, BR
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 10 s
- Wind S 17 kt
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Cross-off conditions help, but the rivermouth and beach peaks can still split the crowd, and the paddle and corner are easier on the left side near the headland.
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