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Armacao Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Florianópolis (24 surf breaks) /
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Armacao surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 11 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Armacao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Armacao sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Armacao this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Armacao in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Armacao over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 14 | SSE 14 | NNE 3 | N 4 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | NE 2 | ENE 5 | NNE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 137 | 48 | 0 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:49PM0.75m | 11:05AM0.68m | 00:16AM0.76m | 11:51AM0.75m | 00:40AM0.74m | 12:34PM0.81m | 1:00AM0.70m | 1:16PM0.85m | 1:19AM0.65m | 1:59PM0.86m | 1:38AM0.61m | 2:42PM0.84m | 1:58AM0.59m | 3:25PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:25AM0.29m | 5:35PM0.07m | 6:08AM0.24m | 6:28PM0.07m | 6:48AM0.19m | 7:21PM0.10m | 7:25AM0.15m | 8:14PM0.16m | 8:02AM0.12m | 9:09PM0.25m | 8:39AM0.10m | 10:04PM0.35m | 9:18AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | E 7 |
 kJ | 1283 | 1230 | 1033 | 659 | 377 | 274 | 239 | 702 | 536 | 344 | 420 | 353 | 194 | 114 | 88 | 68 | 45 | 48 | 16 | 495 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 22 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 63 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 16 | NNE 4 | ESE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | SE 15 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 2 | NNW 2 | NNE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 137 | 58 | 432 | 1336 | 274 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 36 |
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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.
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