Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Sunday 05 Apr 2026 -03
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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Monday (Apr 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 12PM. 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 6th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 6th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.6
E
2
SSE
1.2
S
0.7
SSE
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.6
S
1.8
S
1.9
S
1.7
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)777111414131312778101111111212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)51403953501925014403452972031721553113175967921098847847889615
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
S
20
SE
15
ESE
10
NE
20
NE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SE
15
S
15
S
15
SE
5
SE
0
NNE
15
ENE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:44PM
0.85
3:23AM
0.74
4:20PM
0.78
3:46AM
0.70
5:02PM
0.70
4:13AM
0.65
6:04PM 12:04AM
0.63 0.57
4:54AM
0.59
11:32PM
0.64
6:34AM
0.53
11:40PM
0.72
10:18AM
0.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:13PM
0.36
9:11AM
0.14
9:25PM
0.42
9:38AM
0.18
9:35PM
0.49
10:11AM
0.26
9:31PM 2:20AM
0.55 0.56
1:41PM
0.33
4:13AM
0.51
3:36PM
0.28
5:04AM
0.43
4:42PM
0.19
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00-
clear
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-4115822311---------2518
Temp. °C252423242424252625293024232322222323232323
Feels °C (?)252223252625262727293126232220222224262424
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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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