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
24.2° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
S
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
S
7
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
10
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.6
S
11
0.9
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
43
45
46
55
67
33
47
49
27
24
18
19
44
341
312
844
499
342
643
162
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
SE
10
SSW
5
WNW
10
NE
20
NNW
5
W
5
NNW
10
SE
5
S
5
E
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:31AM0.31m
00:04AM0.76m
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
Low Tide
9:42AM0.29m
2:17PM0.26m
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
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
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6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
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5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
2
4
3
30
1
5
13
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
24
23
25
25
22
24
23
21
24
27
21
22
20
19
19
19
20
24
23
26
23
24
25
26
27
23
26
25
20
24
27
21
22
21
20
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
NE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
S
7
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
10
1.5
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.7
ENE
7
1
E
7
Energy kJ
36
43
32
35
27
26
33
47
15
23
24
18
19
44
341
312
844
499
342
47
99
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
S
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
S
12
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.9
S
10
Energy kJ
12
12
45
46
55
67
12
12
49
15
11
7
3
19
18
148
29
43
30
21
162
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
E
7
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
18
16
10
31
26
8
8
7
5
27
14
6
3
11
27
4
26
24
7
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.7
S
4
0.4
N
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.4
N
3
0.9
SSE
5
1.6
S
11
0.8
S
4
Energy kJ
1
1
2
14
29
23
17
2
2
10
3
33
643
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
211
0
0
0
14
0
6
51
51
0
12
0
10
7
1
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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