Ponta Das Aranhas Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.48° S 48.38° W

Ponta Das Aranhas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Das Aranhas sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.2° 

Ponta Das Aranhas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ponta Das Aranhas surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,756 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSE swell.

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 (Aug 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 14th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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4
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2
0
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
14
1.8
SSE
13
1.7
S
13
1.6
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
2
E
8
2
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
3
S
8
1.6
S
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
781
1241
1106
957
901
1073
889
418
323
328
264
343
576
576
666
606
329
928
323
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
NNE
0
E
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
ENE
15
NE
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
25
S
45
S
10
S
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:47AM0.83m
3:02PM0.84m
2:18AM0.88m
3:20PM0.79m
2:50AM0.90m
3:39PM0.75m
3:24AM0.88m
3:58PM0.71m
4:00AM0.83m
4:18PM0.69m
4:38AM0.75m
4:37PM0.65m
Low Tide
9:04PM0.38m
9:00AM-0.04m
9:21PM0.39m
9:30AM0.01m
9:27PM0.38m
9:54AM0.09m
9:17PM0.35m
10:08AM0.19m
9:16PM0.31m
10:08AM0.28m
9:35PM0.28m
10:05AM0.37m
10:03PM0.28m
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
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13
7
11
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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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