Ponta Das Aranhas surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 -03
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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
28.3° C
(Which is 2.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Das Aranhas in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 19th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 20th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 19th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Das Aranhas over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
SSE
1
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
SE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
SE
1.1
E
0.7
SE
1.5
E
1.4
ENE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)7779101110109988686677778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)575137762083823332561901351261548567159165171176239191120
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
5
SE
15
ENE
10
NNE
5
N
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
S
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
5
SW
10
SE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:35PM
0.94
3:26AM
0.87
3:07PM
0.94
3:51AM
0.82
3:42PM
0.91
4:17AM
0.75
4:21PM
0.85
4:43AM
0.66
5:06PM
0.76
5:07AM
0.58
6:06PM 11:52PM
0.65 0.57
5:22AM
0.51
12:53PM
0.39
12:30AM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:13AM
0.27
9:29PM
-0.03
9:39AM
0.28
10:04PM
0.04
10:01AM
0.30
10:40PM
0.15
10:08AM
0.31
11:22PM
0.28
9:49AM
0.32
12:52AM
0.42
9:44AM
0.32
9:37PM
0.54
3:30AM 9:52AM
0.49 0.33
2:47PM
0.37
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:50-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------522-225126221-3
Temp. °C272625262625262523252524242525252524262725
Feels °C (?)282724272527272824252524262524252625302928
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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 12 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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