Beach break · Santa Catarina · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 16h–18h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A beach on the north of Florianópolis island, consistent and demanding waves, stronger in winter. Less crowded than Joaquina or Praia Mole.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Santinho, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Santinho is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Santinho comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Santinho, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.