
Surf Forecasts:
Armacao surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Armacao in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 4 Nov, 6AM (local time) – 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Armacao before Wednesday 18 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s on Wednesday 4 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Armacao this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Armacao in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Armacao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SE 6 | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:09PM0.51m | 12:23PM0.72m | 10:14PM0.54m | 12:31PM0.69m | 11:00PM0.64m | 12:19PM0.68m | 11:37PM0.71m | 12:14PM0.68m | 00:13AM0.77m | 12:26PM0.69m | 00:49AM0.80m | 12:46PM0.70m | 1:24AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:48PM0.50m | 10:02PM0.45m | 4:04AM0.17m | 5:10PM0.44m | 4:58AM0.14m | 5:36PM0.37m | 5:43AM0.14m | 6:03PM0.30m | 6:22AM0.15m | 6:30PM0.23m | 6:58AM0.18m | 6:55PM0.16m | 7:30AM0.22m | 7:19PM0.12m | ||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 8 | 37 | 22 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SSE 11 |
12 | 114 | 92 | 92 | 102 | 99 | 74 | 54 | 39 | 25 | 47 | 42 | 57 | 43 | 40 | 11 | 10 | 512 | 1 | 778 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | E 7 | — | — |
— | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | — | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | S 11 | — | — | E 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | — | ESE 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | — | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | — | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | S 2 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 |
73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 44 | 78 | — | 1 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 739 | 1814 | 791 | 1985 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 68 | 9 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 3 | 404 | 36 | 17 | 428 | 17 |
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Information about the Armacao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Armacao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Armacao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Armacao surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Armacao) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Armacao may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Armacao is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










