
Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Das Aranhas surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Das Aranhas this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Das Aranhas in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | 69 | 64 | 137 | 116 | 73 | 64 | 62 | 102 | 81 | 139 | 72 | 204 | 261 | 193 | 118 | 93 | 91 | 94 | 72 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:13PM0.86m | 1:36AM0.79m | 2:39PM0.87m | 2:05AM0.84m | 3:04PM0.87m | 2:35AM0.88m | 3:31PM0.85m | 3:07AM0.89m | 4:00PM0.83m | 3:42AM0.88m | 4:32PM0.79m | 4:21AM0.84m | 5:06PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.32m | 8:19AM0.01m | 8:48PM0.32m | 8:53AM-0.00m | 9:14PM0.31m | 9:26AM0.01m | 9:42PM0.32m | 10:01AM0.04m | 10:12PM0.33m | 10:39AM0.10m | 10:46PM0.34m | 11:24AM0.18m | 11:27PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
43 | 36 | 51 | 54 | 37 | 73 | 38 | 38 | 102 | 42 | 139 | 58 | 204 | 8 | 193 | 118 | 93 | 91 | 94 | 72 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 6 | SSE 5 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 12 |
80 | 69 | 64 | 137 | 116 | 32 | 22 | 62 | 38 | 51 | 18 | 12 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 24 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 13 | SE 11 |
29 | — | 24 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 64 | 9 | 63 | 81 | 12 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | NE 7 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — |
49 | 67 | — | — | 15 | 47 | — | — | — | 13 | 21 | 72 | — | 261 | — | 1 | 14 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 34 | 54 | 101 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Ponta Das Aranhas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta Das Aranhas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Das Aranhas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Das Aranhas 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 (Ponta Das Aranhas) 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 Ponta Das Aranhas 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.
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