Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 -03
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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 3rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 6th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
1.7
SSE
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
1.1
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)8888777771315151413131211781110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1081081169068495240297609662639485361218137307310253588416
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
E
10
SW
5
W
15
E
15
S
15
S
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
SE
10
S
5
SW
20
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcrossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:38PM
0.94
2:43AM
0.81
3:11PM
0.90
3:03AM
0.78
3:44PM
0.85
3:23AM
0.74
4:20PM
0.78
3:46AM
0.70
5:02PM
0.70
4:13AM
0.65
6:04PM 12:04AM
0.63 0.57
4:54AM
0.59
11:32PM
0.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
0.22
8:31AM
0.13
9:01PM
0.29
8:49AM
0.12
9:13PM
0.36
9:11AM
0.14
9:25PM
0.42
9:38AM
0.18
9:35PM
0.49
10:11AM
0.26
9:31PM 2:20AM
0.55 0.56
1:41PM
0.33
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1----2155141-3-2---2
Temp. °C272723262624252524252525252625282624242523
Feels °C (?)292925282826242524262626262728302824252423
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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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