Ponta Do Rapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.38° S 48.42° W

Ponta Do Rapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
18.9°C
0.9° 

Ponta Do Rapa surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Sep 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 28th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 30th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 3rd Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
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Sunday
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6
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1.6
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1.4
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1.4
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11
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11
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11
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SSE
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1.3
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1.2
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12
1
SSE
11
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
41
83
107
176
288
264
200
305
184
170
314
451
505
478
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454
379
265
279
247
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NE
10
NNE
25
N
5
ENE
20
NW
5
SSE
25
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
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10
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10
S
20
SSE
5
SSE
5
ENE
5
NE
15
ENE
5
WNW
15
N
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
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High Tide
2:56PM0.81m
3:14AM0.94m
3:20PM0.74m
3:56AM0.87m
3:45PM0.67m
4:44AM0.78m
4:07PM0.60m
5:49AM0.67m
4:14PM0.55m
00:11AM0.34m
11:58AM0.76m
11:58PM0.40m
12:26PM0.82m
11:32PM0.48m
Low Tide
9:22AM0.14m
8:59PM0.19m
10:00AM0.26m
9:03PM0.20m
10:52AM0.40m
9:01PM0.21m
9:12AM0.54m
12:58PM0.52m
9:09PM0.24m
8:35AM0.60m
3:31PM0.55m
9:26PM0.29m
9:46PM0.37m
3:48AM0.26m
6:01PM0.45m
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Temp °C
20
20
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21
16
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Feels °C
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12
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17
18
18
21
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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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