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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
27.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than 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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3AM. 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 162 | 115 | 148 | 141 | 101 | 94 | 117 | 107 | 100 | 94 | 70 | 41 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 125 | 367 | 387 | 282 | 156 | 106 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | glass | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:16AM 0.77 | 3:31PM 0.91 | 3:37AM 0.69 | 4:11PM 0.83 | 3:56AM 0.63 | 4:59PM 0.73 | 11:07PM 0.56 | 4:07AM 0.58 | 6:06PM 11:51PM 0.62 0.68 | 12:34PM 0.34 | 12:24AM 0.76 | 12:19PM 0.40 | 12:51AM 0.81 | 11:54AM 0.48 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:49PM 0.13 | 9:24AM 0.22 | 10:29PM 0.27 | 9:16AM 0.22 | 11:24PM 0.42 | 9:06AM 0.22 | 9:02PM 1:32AM 0.54 0.54 | 9:15AM 0.23 | 8:26PM 0.58 | 9:33AM 0.28 | 2:34PM 0.32 | 9:48AM 0.36 | 4:17PM 0.25 | 7:00AM 0.44 | |||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | ||
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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.












