Ponta Do Rapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.38° S 48.42° W

Ponta Do Rapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
19.3°C
1.2° 

Ponta Do Rapa surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with 798 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 11th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 17th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
E
8
0.6
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
E
8
0.9
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.8
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
40
29
55
86
82
54
164
240
144
108
131
216
216
167
318
393
682
678
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
S
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SE
25
SSE
20
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:48AM0.95m
2:00PM0.82m
2:22AM0.94m
2:21PM0.80m
2:56AM0.90m
2:43PM0.77m
3:31AM0.84m
3:04PM0.74m
4:07AM0.77m
3:27PM0.70m
4:50AM0.69m
3:52PM0.65m
Low Tide
8:21AM0.18m
7:58PM0.15m
8:34AM0.25m
8:10PM0.12m
8:41AM0.32m
8:28PM0.11m
8:48AM0.38m
8:51PM0.13m
8:58AM0.44m
9:19PM0.18m
9:08AM0.49m
9:53PM0.25m
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4
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10
18
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Temp °C
20
17
16
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19
19
18
18
19
18
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18
Feels °C
21
16
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19
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19
18
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17
14
16
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Information about the Ponta Do Rapa Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ponta Do Rapa 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 Do Rapa is 24 km (15 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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