Praia Cardoso is Laguna's famous surf beach below Farol de Santa Marta, a broad exposed break with a real big-swell reputation and a rugged coastal approach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Praia Cardoso in Santa Catarina.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
South swell is the useful line, north-northwest wind is the clean side, and the spot stays challenging on bigger pulses; access is via the Santa Marta coast rather than a town-front beach.
Low to mid tide is the cleaner window, while fuller water still keeps the break active on a bigger pulse.
Lineup Guide
South swell is the useful line, north-northwest wind is the clean side, and the spot stays challenging on bigger pulses; access is via the Santa Marta coast rather than a town-front beach.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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