Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 01 Jan 2026 -03
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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is 1.9°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 1st Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 4th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 4th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
1.1
S
1
S
2.5
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.3
S
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.6
S
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)11111010101012117121211111010999677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)202151104706868327231787119490990663969633217614957166153131
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
NNW
15
ESE
5
NNW
20
NNW
10
NE
35
S
15
S
10
S
25
S
15
S
30
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:46PM
0.63
2:03AM
0.93
1:14PM
0.66
2:40AM
0.93
1:43PM
0.71
3:13AM
0.90
2:14PM
0.76
3:43AM
0.84
2:47PM
0.81
4:12AM
0.78
3:22PM
0.84
4:40AM
0.73
3:58PM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:34PM
0.08
8:51AM
0.33
8:16PM
0.02
9:31AM
0.38
8:56PM
-0.00
10:03AM
0.44
9:34PM
0.00
10:27AM
0.49
10:08PM
0.04
10:35AM
0.52
10:39PM
0.10
9:29AM
0.50
11:05PM
0.17
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--
Sunset-7:12--7:12--7:12--7:12--7:12--7:13--7:13-
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thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-4------2------------
Temp. °C302725272625303022202121232222232323252524
Feels °C (?)343029292829313316182016191718222021242326
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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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