Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Do Rapa surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, S swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE swell.
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 (Jul 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s break it down. It’s been quiet lately but there’s a window coming up that’ll get the blood pumping.
Ponta Do Rapa (Ponta-Do-Rapa) is a reef break that doesn’t break often, so you need to time it right. The water is a little colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 64°F with a 2°F anomaly below average – so not super warm.
From Sunday 26 July through the rest of the month, the swell is small, mostly 2ft to 3ft. The winds are mainly cross or cross-on, making it choppy. The combined energy is weak (284 down to 112). The best of this early stretch is Tuesday afternoon the 28th, when it turns glassy and the swell hits 3ft from the NE (combined energy 153) – it’s still just ordinary, but the cleanest option.
Moving into the first week of August, we get one absolute standout. Wednesday morning the 5th. The swell jumps to 10ft from the S with a 13-second period – that’s a massive groundswell with a combined energy reading of 4443. The wind is glassy, NW at 5 mph offshore. This is strictly for the experienced crew; way too big for beginners. The long period means the reef will handle it best, and the gaps between sets are long, giving you time to paddle out. There’s a chance of crowds here, so be ready. That’s far out in the forecast, but it’s looking proper.
Thursday afternoon the 6th is next best. The swell drops a bit to 8ft from the SSE, still at 13 seconds, combined energy 2012. Light cross-offshore wind from the SE at 10 mph keeps it clean. Again, one for the experts. Friday the 7th is still solid, with 6ft easing to 6ft from the SE, clean conditions, energy dropping from 1083 to 851.
After that, it fades fast. Saturday the 8th is 4ft from the SE, but the wind turns cross-on and cross, getting sloppy. From Sunday the 9th onward, it’s back to small, weak, and messy – 2ft to 3ft, combined energy under 200, poor quality.
Bottom line: Mark Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August. That’s where the juice is. Everything else is just filling time.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 13 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 144 | 117 | 86 | 59 | 69 | 44 | 51 | 83 | 70 | 67 | 82 | 69 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 46 | 89 | 76 | 114 | 50 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:17PM0.81m | 00:37AM0.68m | 1:46PM0.85m | 1:09AM0.75m | 2:13PM0.88m | 1:39AM0.81m | 2:39PM0.89m | 2:09AM0.87m | 3:06PM0.89m | 2:39AM0.91m | 3:34PM0.88m | 3:12AM0.92m | 4:03PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.37m | 7:12AM0.10m | 8:01PM0.34m | 7:48AM0.05m | 8:25PM0.33m | 8:22AM0.02m | 8:50PM0.32m | 8:55AM-0.00m | 9:16PM0.32m | 9:28AM0.01m | 9:43PM0.32m | 10:02AM0.04m | 10:12PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 120 | 117 | 86 | 59 | 58 | 44 | 36 | 83 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 53 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 114 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | E 6 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 144 | 99 | 57 | 50 | 69 | 39 | 51 | 26 | 40 | 61 | 82 | 69 | 39 | 42 | 46 | 31 | 89 | 76 | 22 | 50 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 40 | 45 | 42 | 35 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 28 | 69 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 14 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 52 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 42 | 11 |
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