Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Das Aranhas surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with 2,002 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with SSE 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 (Aug 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2190 | 1308 | 957 | 876 | 550 | 1927 | 1900 | 1670 | 1064 | 606 | 304 | 502 | 465 | 541 | 493 | 499 | 553 | 391 | 337 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 00:25AM0.70m | 1:29PM0.86m | 00:52AM0.79m | 1:51PM0.89m | 1:18AM0.85m | 2:14PM0.90m | 1:46AM0.91m | 2:37PM0.89m | 2:16AM0.94m | 3:00PM0.87m | 2:48AM0.94m | 3:26PM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.34m | 6:52AM0.06m | 7:28PM0.30m | 7:25AM0.01m | 7:53PM0.28m | 7:58AM-0.03m | 8:18PM0.26m | 8:30AM-0.03m | 8:44PM0.25m | 9:03AM-0.01m | 9:10PM0.25m | 9:36AM0.06m | 9:33PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
2190 | 1308 | 957 | 876 | 550 | 1927 | 1900 | 1670 | 1064 | 606 | 186 | 364 | 69 | 541 | 493 | 499 | 553 | 391 | 337 | 380 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | SE 16 | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 6 | S 6 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | 508 | — | — | 34 | 80 | — | 304 | 156 | 69 | 45 | 25 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | S 6 | SSE 9 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | 1 | 8 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | 10 | 56 | — | 106 | 259 | 502 | 465 | — | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 440 | 13 | 13 | 78 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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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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