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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
22.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Das Aranhas in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | |
2180 | 1792 | 1269 | 786 | 555 | 476 | 597 | 986 | 649 | 538 | 389 | 254 | 206 | 206 | 174 | 141 | 104 | 73 | 66 | 168 | 462 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 11:08AM0.74m | 00:12AM0.82m | 11:56AM0.81m | 00:41AM0.81m | 12:41PM0.88m | 1:08AM0.77m | 1:25PM0.92m | 1:33AM0.72m | 2:09PM0.93m | 1:56AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.91m | 2:18AM0.64m | 3:39PM0.85m | 2:42AM0.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42PM0.08m | 6:14AM0.25m | 6:34PM0.08m | 6:53AM0.20m | 7:26PM0.10m | 7:29AM0.16m | 8:18PM0.17m | 8:04AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.26m | 8:38AM0.11m | 10:10PM0.36m | 9:14AM0.10m | 11:09PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 7 | 21 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
2180 | 1792 | 1269 | 786 | 555 | 476 | 394 | 986 | 649 | 538 | 389 | 254 | 206 | 206 | 174 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 42 | 31 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 3 | E 8 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 597 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 141 | 104 | 71 | 47 | 40 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 17 | ESE 16 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | ESE 14 | ENE 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 17 | SSE 15 | E 11 | ENE 7 |
— | 5 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
— | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | 9 | 53 | 8 | 4 | 31 | 66 | 168 | 462 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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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.











