Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Do Rapa surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at Ponta Do Rapa, a reef break that’s a real gem but only for the advanced crew – it rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special occasion.
The water’s sitting at 64°F, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year.
First up, we’ve got a slow start. Thursday the 23rd is a write-off – poor surf, no energy to speak of. Friday the 24th shows a flicker of life. The morning is still marginal, but by Friday afternoon we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE, period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (415). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. This is your first real window, but it’s not the standout.
Saturday the 25th is where it gets interesting. The morning is a bit iffy, but Saturday afternoon brings offshore wind from the east at 6 mph, with a 4ft SE swell. The combined energy sits at 377 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is a solid session for the skilled surfer.
Sunday the 26th through to Thursday the 1st of August is a long, flat, and poor stretch. Swell drops to under 3ft, winds are messy, and there’s very little to get excited about. A few glassy mornings pop up, but the waves are tiny and weak. This gap lasts about 5 days with no real recommendations.
The standout comes on Monday the 3rd of August. The afternoon looks exceptional: 5ft swell from the SE, period stretching to 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong (796), and with a light breeze and cross-offshore wind, it’ll be clean. This is the best on offer, and given it’s more than a week out, it’s promising but we’ll keep an eye on it. Given the long period, this reef break should handle that energy beautifully.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th have some size left, but the winds get messy, so don’t expect the same quality. Thursday the 6th onwards fades back into small, weak surf.
Overall, hold out for that Monday the 3rd of August. It’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 96 | 358 | 372 | 349 | 275 | 246 | 260 | 232 | 144 | 101 | 67 | 55 | 77 | 66 | 45 | 65 | 59 | 56 | 31 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55AM0.60m | 8:52PM0.54m | 12:12PM0.68m | 10:59PM0.56m | 12:46PM0.75m | 11:57PM0.62m | 1:17PM0.81m | 00:37AM0.68m | 1:46PM0.85m | 1:09AM0.75m | 2:13PM0.88m | 1:39AM0.81m | 2:39PM0.89m | 2:09AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.49m | 4:44AM0.30m | 6:24PM0.45m | 5:46AM0.23m | 7:04PM0.41m | 6:32AM0.16m | 7:34PM0.37m | 7:12AM0.10m | 8:01PM0.34m | 7:48AM0.05m | 8:25PM0.33m | 8:22AM0.02m | 8:50PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 11 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 122 | 96 | 72 | 372 | 349 | 275 | 246 | 260 | 202 | 142 | 100 | 67 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 59 | 23 | 19 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | N 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 28 | 2 | 78 | 51 | 47 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 232 | 144 | 101 | 58 | 55 | 77 | 66 | 45 | 65 | 25 | 56 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 17 | — | — | 2 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 84 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | N 4 | S 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | 164 | 358 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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