Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Do Rapa surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Do Rapa this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) 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 2.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 18th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 199 | 163 | 181 | 522 | 287 | 1248 | 1163 | 930 | 584 | 666 | 502 | 473 | 389 | 433 | 389 | 341 | 258 | 208 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:51AM0.62m | 12:13PM0.59m | 11:30AM0.63m | 6:03PM0.54m | 11:27AM0.70m | 9:34PM0.57m | 11:40AM0.77m | 10:47PM0.66m | 12:00PM0.83m | 11:27PM0.76m | 12:23PM0.87m | 00:02AM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.25m | 9:06AM0.55m | 2:06PM0.58m | 1:16AM0.33m | 3:52PM0.53m | 3:15AM0.29m | 4:39PM0.46m | 4:20AM0.21m | 5:15PM0.38m | 5:09AM0.14m | 5:49PM0.31m | 5:52AM0.07m | 6:22PM0.25m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | 6:21 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 147 | 163 | 181 | 522 | 287 | 1248 | 100 | 701 | 584 | 666 | 502 | 473 | 389 | 433 | 389 | 341 | 258 | 208 | 170 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | S 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | 154 | 146 | 173 | 125 | 144 | — | 50 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 12 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 49 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | — | S 10 | SSW 9 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 199 | 258 | — | 1175 | 579 | — | 1163 | 930 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 42 | 75 | 112 | 128 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ponta Do Rapa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Do Rapa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Do Rapa 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 Do Rapa) 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).
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