Ponta Das Aranhas surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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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
24.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
12
1.6
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
42
67
51
47
47
26
24
18
29
19
375
446
1281
931
560
413
303
221
149
72
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
N
15
NW
25
NNW
5
WNW
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
SE
5
WSW
20
NNW
10
WNW
15
SSE
15
SSE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
off
off
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:28AM0.76m
8:01AM0.52m
00:37AM0.75m
10:37AM0.62m
00:29AM0.74m
11:23AM0.71m
00:27AM0.75m
12:02PM0.79m
00:39AM0.77m
12:39PM0.84m
00:58AM0.78m
1:14PM0.87m
1:21AM0.78m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.23m
5:37AM0.51m
4:46PM0.18m
5:49AM0.45m
5:33PM0.15m
6:10AM0.38m
6:12PM0.14m
6:32AM0.31m
6:46PM0.15m
6:54AM0.24m
7:17PM0.17m
7:15AM0.19m
7:45PM0.21m
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:43
1
4
3
6
1
1
1
4
7
Temp °C
24
24
23
23
25
22
21
21
20
23
23
21
20
20
20
20
20
21
24
24
22
24
24
24
25
27
23
23
22
20
25
24
21
20
20
21
21
22
21
26
24
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
7
1.3
S
12
1.6
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
35
27
26
12
24
23
13
11
18
29
19
28
446
1281
931
560
413
303
221
149
72
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.4
N
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
N
4
0.7
SSE
15
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
5
0.5
E
11
0.6
NE
5
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
46
42
67
51
47
47
26
24
12
5
11
1
237
43
42
26
34
27
57
23
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.5
E
8
0.1
SE
11
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
5
0.6
E
10
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
31
26
8
19
12
5
22
14
8
6
1
1
29
5
24
13
53
14
80
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
N
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.2
S
3
0.6
S
5
1.5
S
9
0.6
E
7
0.8
E
5
0.4
NNW
3
0.7
NNW
4
0.3
S
3
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
1
2
4
7
8
1
19
375
34
27
2
16
1
38
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
101
0
0
0
0
0
0
76
76
75
12
11
12
12
0
0
0
0
100
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
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.

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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