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Ponta Das Aranhas Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Florianópolis (24 surf breaks) /
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Ponta Das Aranhas surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ponta Das Aranhas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta Das Aranhas sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Friday (May 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 13 | S 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | |
653 | 775 | 2306 | 3197 | 2733 | 2244 | 2056 | 1791 | 1192 | 920 | 569 | 390 | 286 | 233 | 161 | 122 | 200 | 856 | 461 | 258 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:22PM0.69m | 9:56PM0.68m | 3:41AM0.65m | 6:46PM0.61m | 4:25AM0.64m | 11:40PM0.69m | 5:32AM0.62m | 11:59PM0.66m | 7:14AM0.60m | 11:45PM0.63m | 9:23AM0.62m | 11:17PM0.64m | 10:48AM0.68m | 11:28PM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:56AM0.15m | 7:35PM0.65m | 12:21PM0.19m | 7:06PM0.61m | 1:41PM0.22m | 3:16AM0.59m | 2:53PM0.24m | 4:01AM0.53m | 3:55PM0.25m | 4:39AM0.46m | 4:48PM0.26m | 5:14AM0.37m | 5:34PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 653 | 775 | 2306 | 3197 | 2733 | 2244 | 2056 | 1791 | 1192 | 920 | 569 | 390 | 286 | 123 | 99 | 78 | 114 | 856 | 461 | 120 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 15 | 9 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 15 | 143 | — | — | 233 | 161 | 122 | 92 | 104 | 85 | 258 | 176 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 200 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | S 4 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 13 | 297 | 184 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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Ponta Das Aranhas is 18 km (11 miles) from 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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