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Ponta Do Rapa Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Florianópolis (24 surf breaks) /
Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 14 Jul 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Do Rapa this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 12 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 23 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 47 | 55 | 48 | 110 | 89 | 84 | 50 | 57 | 49 | 158 | 134 | 108 | 92 | 77 | 61 | 47 | 38 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 45 | 81 | 73 | 60 | 142 | 239 | 155 | 138 | 113 | 169 | 783 | 1219 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:29AM 0.83 | 5:38PM 0.75 | 5:14AM 0.79 | 6:21PM 0.68 | 6:08AM 0.73 | 7:11PM 0.61 | 7:24AM 0.67 | 8:16PM 0.54 | 10:01AM 0.65 | 10:04PM 0.51 | 12:29PM 0.75 | 11:24PM 0.53 | 1:13PM 0.82 | 12:03AM 0.57 | 1:46PM 0.87 | 12:37AM 0.63 | 2:14PM 0.89 | 1:11AM 0.70 | 2:40PM 0.88 | 1:44AM 0.78 | 3:05PM 0.86 | 2:18AM 0.84 | 3:31PM 0.82 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:37PM 0.43 | 11:54AM 0.12 | 12:28AM 0.45 | 12:56PM 0.21 | 1:32AM 0.46 | 2:15PM 0.29 | 2:47AM 0.43 | 3:48PM 0.35 | 4:04AM 0.38 | 5:23PM 0.37 | 5:12AM 0.30 | 6:42PM 0.36 | 6:10AM 0.20 | 7:37PM 0.36 | 6:59AM 0.12 | 8:18PM 0.37 | 7:42AM 0.05 | 8:51PM 0.39 | 8:22AM 0.01 | 9:17PM 0.41 | 8:57AM -0.00 | 9:37PM 0.43 | 9:29AM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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