Ponta Do Rapa surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 09 Mar 2026 -03
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Today's Ponta Do Rapa sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Do Rapa in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 9th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 11th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 11th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.8
S
1
S
1
S
1.8
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)88101091413131312121111119889999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)248145120179175137012241058722589508455247180111149133283222232238
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
5
SE
5
ESE
5
ESE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NE
20
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
E
10
NNE
5
W
15
NE
10
N
10
NNW
20
NE
10
N
5
NNW
15
ENE
0
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.69
4:32AM
0.64
6:11PM 1:28AM
0.60 0.58
4:31AM
0.58
12:24AM
0.64
12:24AM
0.72
11:31AM
0.56
12:38AM
0.80
11:58AM
0.66
12:59AM
0.87
12:24PM
0.76
1:22AM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:56AM
0.22
9:55PM
0.45
10:22AM
0.27
9:41PM
0.52
3:02AM 10:50AM
0.57 0.35
4:22PM
0.31
6:10AM
0.43
5:26PM
0.21
6:30AM
0.36
6:11PM
0.11
6:57AM
0.30
6:50PM
0.02
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30-
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-1--252--24---------
Temp. °C232222232424232424252424252625262625262624
Feels °C (?)232324242424232323262626262727272728282727
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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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