Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 -03
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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
24.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
1.8
S
10
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
S
11
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
10
3
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
600
638
373
806
623
480
350
188
167
127
67
47
47
30
40
787
1258
3163
2523
1269
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SE
5
E
10
N
15
N
10
NW
10
WSW
15
NW
35
S
30
SSW
20
SSE
5
WSW
10
NW
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:26AM0.77m
12:03PM0.81m
00:40AM0.79m
12:41PM0.86m
1:01AM0.80m
1:17PM0.90m
1:24AM0.80m
1:52PM0.91m
1:48AM0.79m
2:26PM0.90m
2:12AM0.77m
3:01PM0.87m
2:37AM0.75m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.14m
6:37AM0.32m
6:50PM0.15m
6:58AM0.25m
7:20PM0.17m
7:18AM0.19m
7:47PM0.21m
7:35AM0.14m
8:11PM0.26m
7:53AM0.11m
8:33PM0.31m
8:14AM0.10m
8:53PM0.36m
8:39AM0.10m
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
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5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
2
22
8
25
4
13
5
Temp °C
23
20
18
17
17
18
19
20
22
22
22
22
23
22
21
22
20
17
18
17
20
22
17
16
17
18
19
20
22
22
22
23
22
23
24
23
22
15
11
14
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
8
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
11
3
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
Energy kJ
8
19
638
373
806
623
480
350
188
167
125
67
47
47
30
19
9
20
3163
2523
1269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
SE
6
0.6
E
11
0.8
S
10
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
S
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
S
11
0.3
E
9
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
18
19
18
18
28
48
50
37
45
82
127
33
40
33
29
40
15
5
21
18
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
4
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
S
12
0.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
5
5
8
14
15
33
40
28
31
23
33
17
24
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
1.8
S
10
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.7
NE
4
0.2
WNW
3
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
1
600
15
48
55
15
16
1
787
1258
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
4
4
1
Distance (km)
110
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
12
42
11
5
12
57
8
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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