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Ponta Do Rapa Surf Forecast
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Ponta Do Rapa surf Forecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil
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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 Thursday (May 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 16) at 9PM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 9th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 16th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 16th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Do Rapa over the next 12 days.
Thu 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 261 | 106 | 269 | 233 | 377 | 280 | 181 | 146 | 201 | 313 | 251 | 238 | 218 | 844 | 985 | 675 | 286 | 216 | 163 | 403 | 1251 | 1558 | 2471 | 2182 | 2065 | 1684 | 1083 | 1103 | 596 | 573 | 443 | 661 | 373 | 232 | 217 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:24AM 0.71 | 3:37PM 0.83 | 2:48AM 0.70 | 4:19PM 0.75 | 3:15AM 0.70 | 5:07PM 0.68 | 3:48AM 0.67 | 6:09PM 12:02AM 0.62 0.63 | 4:33AM 0.64 | 11:49PM 0.64 | 5:50AM 0.60 | 11:23PM 0.65 | 7:58AM 0.59 | 11:16PM 0.69 | 10:01AM 0.64 | 11:31PM 0.73 | 11:02AM 0.71 | 11:53PM 0.76 | 11:46AM 0.77 | 12:17AM 0.77 | 12:25PM 0.83 | 12:41AM 0.78 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:49PM 0.44 | 8:23AM 0.10 | 9:10PM 0.52 | 8:43AM 0.11 | 8:24PM 0.55 | 9:16AM 0.15 | 8:31PM 0.56 | 10:03AM 0.22 | 8:41PM 2:13AM 0.58 0.62 | 1:16PM 0.28 | 3:25AM 0.57 | 2:51PM 0.28 | 4:13AM 0.51 | 3:56PM 0.25 | 4:49AM 0.44 | 4:46PM 0.22 | 5:21AM 0.37 | 5:29PM 0.20 | 5:52AM 0.30 | 6:08PM 0.19 | 6:22AM 0.24 | 6:47PM 0.19 | 6:52AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Thu 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 |
| Sunset | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 13 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 25 | 5 | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, light winds from the S by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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