Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 -03
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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
21.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Do Rapa this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 20th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 20th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 20th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.3
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.7
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.9
SE
2.1
SE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)81614131212121167109987788999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35116221363564239153103913642563415308146289168159434616497469
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
5
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
20
NNW
15
S
25
S
25
S
30
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
ESE
0
S
15
ENE
5
E
5
SE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:51AM
0.89
1:35PM
0.76
2:25AM
0.89
2:01PM
0.76
2:59AM
0.87
2:31PM
0.75
3:35AM
0.83
3:05PM
0.74
4:16AM
0.79
3:44PM
0.73
5:05AM
0.75
4:32PM
0.70
6:07AM
0.71
5:29PM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:05AM
0.30
7:47PM
0.09
8:33AM
0.34
8:15PM
0.08
9:02AM
0.38
8:47PM
0.10
9:36AM
0.42
9:28PM
0.13
10:28AM
0.46
10:25PM
0.17
12:01PM
0.49
11:57PM
0.21
1:32PM
0.49
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11--5:11-
Sunset--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:49--6:50--6:50
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192021202122202322201919192020202121202121
Feels °C (?)141918171819192120191515161818192019201919
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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 12 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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