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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 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 13s 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | |
18 | 19 | 600 | 538 | 361 | 806 | 643 | 480 | 357 | 323 | 210 | 125 | 67 | 52 | 42 | 34 | 42 | 1336 | 1626 | 2458 | 1836 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 11:23AM0.73m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 5 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
26 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 5 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
18 | 8 | 19 | 538 | 361 | 806 | 643 | 480 | 357 | 323 | 210 | 125 | 67 | 41 | 42 | 34 | 42 | 15 | 20 | 2458 | 1836 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | E 11 | ESE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 11 | ENE 6 | — | E 10 | E 10 |
3 | 19 | — | 18 | 18 | 42 | 36 | 54 | 54 | 35 | 57 | 20 | 57 | 52 | 33 | 29 | 40 | 4 | — | 9 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | N 4 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | SE 5 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | S 11 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | ENE 8 |
5 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 15 | 15 | 51 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 17 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SE 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | S 9 | S 11 | — | — |
2 | 1 | 600 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 39 | — | 23 | 41 | 52 | 12 | — | 6 | 9 | 1336 | 1626 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 490 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 98 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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.











