Torres
Brazil · South America
Right now
Mainly clearWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.4m S
Wind: 1 km/h WNW (offshore)
Beach faces: ESE
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:32Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm 23°C water. Shortie or boardshorts.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.0m swell at 8s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 23°C.
AI-generated summary for Torres. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Torres
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 39). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Torres.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Torres
Torres is a prominent, highly consistent beach break located in the northernmost part of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The coastal bathymetry is uniquely defined by massive, sheer basalt cliffs that tower over the ocean, segmenting a series of mobile silica sandbanks. As south-easterly groundswells approach the shoreline, they filter across these shifting bars, generating punchy A-frame peaks. A westerly offshore wind is essential to groom the wave faces and hold up the steep sections, preventing the peaks from crumbling prematurely. The wave mechanics provide rapid take-offs and fast, carveable left and right-hand walls, occasionally throwing hollow sections on the lower tides. Because the energy is concentrated by the surrounding rock formations, it creates aggressive, sweeping rip currents and demands quick pop-ups. While smaller summer days accommodate novices, the heavier, more powerful winter swells dictate that the breaks are best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers who can confidently negotiate shifting beach break conditions.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Torres. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Torres?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.