Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Das Aranhas surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Das Aranhas in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
212 | 180 | 202 | 178 | 169 | 346 | 355 | 454 | 402 | 517 | 391 | 319 | 187 | 100 | 157 | 140 | 113 | 184 | 1179 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:23AM0.91m | 3:52PM0.77m | 4:02AM0.86m | 4:20PM0.69m | 4:47AM0.78m | 4:48PM0.61m | 5:45AM0.68m | 5:16PM0.53m | 00:20AM0.37m | 11:54AM0.68m | 00:13AM0.41m | 12:28PM0.78m | 00:07AM0.47m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.26m | 10:12AM0.15m | 9:50PM0.27m | 10:53AM0.27m | 9:49PM0.29m | 12:16PM0.40m | 9:41PM0.31m | 9:41AM0.54m | 2:38PM0.48m | 9:45PM0.33m | 9:46PM0.38m | 3:56AM0.29m | 6:21PM0.40m | ||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 19 | 14 | 16 | 25 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 |
212 | 180 | 202 | 178 | 169 | 66 | 355 | 454 | 402 | 517 | 391 | 319 | 187 | 60 | 116 | 140 | 113 | 85 | 334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 14 | S 12 |
27 | 75 | 144 | 108 | 84 | 76 | 99 | 237 | 201 | 119 | 90 | 59 | 28 | 100 | 63 | 34 | 14 | 19 | 169 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | S 16 | S 14 | SE 9 | ENE 8 |
3 | 51 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 57 | 53 | — | 5 | 16 | 13 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | SSW 2 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | 346 | 56 | 12 | — | — | 19 | 52 | 16 | 2 | 157 | 104 | 112 | 184 | 1179 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 60 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 13 | 12 | 87 | 83 | 12 | 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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