Ribanceira
Santa Catarina, Brazil · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.2m
- Period
- 9.6s
- Wind
- 19 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Sao_Paulo local
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Ribanceira is a beach break over sand in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It's at its best on 0.6–1.8m swells from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE, E, SE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.8m
Ribanceira surf FAQ
Is Ribanceira good for beginners?+
Ribanceira is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.8m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Ribanceira?+
Different days call for different boards. Ribanceira handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Ribanceira?+
Look for 0.6–1.8m of swell from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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