Point right · Santa Catarina · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Dark out. Tomorrow looks good — aim for 6h. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A right point break over flat rock slabs mixed with sand, closed off at each tip by a hill. Reserved for good surfers, with rock and sea urchin hazards.
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 Silveira Garopaba, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Silveira Garopaba 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 Silveira Garopaba comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Silveira Garopaba, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.