Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 03 Jan 2026 -03
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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is 1.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Jan 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 4th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 4th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 4th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
3
S
2.4
SSE
1.8
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
SSE
0.8
S
0.5
SSE
0.9
ENE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
ENE
0.9
S
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)111012111110101010997667666787
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3821714153884980453545229020110845821341451315231293411262
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
30
S
5
SW
15
SE
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
SE
10
E
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNE
20
N
5
SW
30
SSE
20
S
10
S
15
ESE
5
NE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcrosscrossoffoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:13AM
0.90
2:14PM
0.76
3:43AM
0.84
2:47PM
0.81
4:12AM
0.78
3:22PM
0.84
4:40AM
0.73
3:58PM
0.83
5:08AM
0.68
4:38PM
0.79
5:39AM
0.65
5:23PM
0.73
6:13AM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
-0.00
10:03AM
0.44
9:34PM
0.00
10:27AM
0.49
10:08PM
0.04
10:35AM
0.52
10:39PM
0.10
9:29AM
0.50
11:05PM
0.17
9:33AM
0.46
11:28PM
0.25
10:09AM
0.44
11:59PM
0.34
11:03AM
0.43
Sat
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:28
Sunset7:12--7:12--7:12--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
----------2----7---47
Temp. °C262122222223232224252426262527252425252422
Feels °C (?)221419191821202022222226252627242425252626
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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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