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
24.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 4th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.6
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
NE
7
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
1.3
S
13
2.2
S
7
2.3
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
18
19
641
750
408
915
848
566
369
227
159
122
88
65
50
126
123
586
427
557
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
ESE
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
SW
10
NNW
15
N
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
NW
15
NW
0
N
15
NNW
15
SSW
20
SSW
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:49PM0.88m
1:44AM0.76m
2:23PM0.87m
2:07AM0.75m
2:57PM0.84m
Low Tide
6:10AM0.38m
6:12PM0.14m
6:32AM0.31m
6:46PM0.15m
6:54AM0.24m
7:17PM0.17m
7:15AM0.19m
7:45PM0.21m
7:34AM0.14m
8:11PM0.26m
7:54AM0.11m
8:34PM0.31m
8:15AM0.10m
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cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
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6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:45
5:44
5:43
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
1
2
2
14
22
8
4
6
11
1
Temp °C
22
24
23
20
20
20
19
19
21
20
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
21
21
24
27
23
17
19
20
20
20
20
21
21
22
22
22
22
21
23
26
24
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
ENE
8
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.6
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
29
18
17
19
750
408
915
848
566
369
227
159
122
88
60
46
126
123
28
15
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
8
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
11
0.5
SE
5
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
12
8
19
19
20
40
37
26
92
57
57
12
31
52
50
29
22
8
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.2
S
6
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
2
2
3
5
5
17
24
15
21
24
9
51
57
3
32
29
29
5
10
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
SSW
8
1.9
S
10
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
S
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
1.3
S
13
2.2
S
7
2.3
S
7
Energy kJ
1
13
641
4
48
30
13
65
10
9
5
586
427
557
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
0
1
838
12
12
6
1
0
0
7
7
7
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
4
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
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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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