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 TypeTime (-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
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.8
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)9999991010999889910111211109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16211514814110194117107100947041404543125367387282156106
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NNW
25
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
20
NE
5
NW
10
N
25
NNE
20
N
25
N
10
NNE
25
S
20
S
20
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossonglassglass
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
Sunset6:23--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
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rain showers
cloud
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clear
Rain (mm)
-1----13--1-1--------
Temp. °C262526262526262426262526262323242325262525
Feels °C (?)272727262727272827262527282222242427283027
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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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